How to pronounce barque
Say it like BARK. Barque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BARK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of barque
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAHK.
What does barque mean?
- A sailing vessel of three or more masts, with all masts but the sternmost square-rigged, the sternmost being fore-and-aft-rigged
- A sailing vessel or boat of any kind.
Words that rhyme with barque
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of barque.
Words that sound like barque
Questions about saying barque
How do you pronounce barque?
Say BARK. The American pronunciation is /bɑrk/. In British English it is /bɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barque?
Barque is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BARK.
Is barque 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 /bɑːk/ (BAHK).
What words sound the same as barque?
Barque sounds the same as bark in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.