How to pronounce lark
Say it like LARK. Lark is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LARK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lark pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LARKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of lark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAHK.
What does lark mean?
- Any of various small, singing passerine birds of the family Alaudidae.
- Any of various similar-appearing birds, but usually ground-living, such as the meadowlark and titlark.
- One who wakes early; one who is up with the larks.
- A frolic or romp, some fun.
- A prank.
- To catch larks (a type of bird).“to go larking”
Where does lark come from?
From Middle English larke, laverke, from Old English lāwerce, lǣwerce, lāuricæ, from Proto-West Germanic *laiwaʀikā, from Proto-Germanic *laiwazikǭ (compare dialectal West Frisian larts, Dutch leeuwerik, German Lerche), from *laiwaz (borrow
Words that rhyme with lark
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lark.
Questions about saying lark
How do you pronounce lark?
Say LARK. The American pronunciation is /lɑrk/. In British English it is /lɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lark?
Lark is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LARK.
Is lark 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 /lɑːk/ (LAHK).