How to pronounce dork
Say it like DORK. Dork is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/doʊrk/DORK
UK British/dɔːk/DAWK
- DORK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dork pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DORKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dork
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAWK.
What does dork mean?
verb
- To act or behave in the manner of a dork.
- To act or behave in an awkward or clumsy manner.
Where does dork come from?
First use appears in the US c.
Questions about saying dork
How do you pronounce dork?
Say DORK. The American pronunciation is /doʊrk/. In British English it is /dɔːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dork?
Dork is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DORK.
Is dork 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 /dɔːk/ (DAWK).