How to pronounce disbark
Say it like dis-BARK. Disbark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BARK).
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- dis
- BARK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disbark pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BARKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of disbark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-BAHK.
What does disbark mean?
- To strip (a tree, etc.) of bark.
Where does disbark come from?
From dis- + bark.
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Words that rhyme with disbark
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Questions about saying disbark
How do you pronounce disbark?
Say dis-BARK. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈbɑrk/. In British English it is /dɪsˈbɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disbark?
Disbark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BARK). Broken into parts: dis · BARK.
Is disbark 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 /dɪsˈbɑːk/ (dis-BAHK).