How to pronounce barken
Say it like BAR-kun. Barken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barken pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of barken
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-kun.
What does barken mean?
- Made of bark.
Where does barken come from?
From bark + -en.
Words that rhyme with barken
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of barken.
Questions about saying barken
How do you pronounce barken?
Say BAR-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrkən/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barken?
Barken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · kun.
Is barken pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɑːkən/ (BAH-kun).