How to pronounce flark
Say it like FLARK. Flark is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FLARK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flark pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLARKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of flark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLAHK.
What does flark mean?
- A depression or hollow within a bog.
Where does flark come from?
Borrowed from Swedish flark (“bog or swamp overgrown with tufts of grass; clearing in a bog with more water and less vegetation than its surroundings”).
Words that rhyme with flark
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flark.
Questions about saying flark
How do you pronounce flark?
Say FLARK. The American pronunciation is /flɑrk/. In British English it is /flɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flark?
Flark is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FLARK.
Is flark 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 /flɑːk/ (FLAHK).