How to pronounce cark
Say it like KARK. Cark is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KARK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cark pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAHK.
What does cark mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of caulk.
Words that rhyme with cark
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cark.
Questions about saying cark
How do you pronounce cark?
Say KARK. The American pronunciation is /kɑrk/. In British English it is /kɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cark?
Cark is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KARK.
Is cark 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 /kɑːk/ (KAHK).