How to pronounce chark
Say it like CHARK. Chark is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHARK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chark pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHARKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of chark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAHK.
What does chark mean?
- Charcoal; coke.
- A pointed stick, which when placed with the point against another piece of wood, and spun rapidly in alternate directions with the aid of attached cords, produces enough heat by friction to create a fire; a fire drill.
- A wine glass.
- To reduce by strong heat, as to produce charcoal or coke; to calcine.
- To make a grating sound.
Where does chark come from?
A back-formation from charcoal (interpreted as chark coal).
Words that rhyme with chark
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chark.
Questions about saying chark
How do you pronounce chark?
Say CHARK. The American pronunciation is /tʃɑrk/. In British English it is /tʃɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chark?
Chark is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHARK.
Is chark 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 /tʃɑːk/ (CHAHK).