How to pronounce Clark
Say it like KLARK. Clark is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KLARK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clark pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLARKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Clark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLAHK.
What does Clark mean?
- A special economic zone spanning Tarlac and Pampanga province.
Where does Clark come from?
From Old English clerc (“clergyman; learned man”), whence also clerk.
Words that rhyme with Clark
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Clark.
Questions about saying Clark
How do you pronounce Clark?
Say KLARK. The American pronunciation is /klɑrk/. In British English it is /klɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Clark?
Clark is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KLARK.
Is Clark 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 /klɑːk/ (KLAHK).