How to pronounce barky
Say it like BAR-kee. Barky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR).
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- BAR
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barky 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of barky
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAH-kee.
What does barky mean?
- Having bark.“This drink has a barky taste.”
- Prone to bark, to make the sound of a dog.
- Sounding like the bark of a dog.“She has a barky cough.”
Where does barky come from?
From bark + -y.
Words that rhyme with barky
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of barky.
Questions about saying barky
How do you pronounce barky?
Say BAR-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrki/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barky?
Barky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAR). Broken into parts: BAR · kee.
Is barky 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 /ˈbɑːki/ (BAH-kee).