How to pronounce larks
Say it like LARKS. Larks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/lɑrks/LARKS
UK British/lɑːks/LAHKS
- LARKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Larks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LARKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of larks
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAHKS.
What does larks mean?
noun
- plural of lark How to pronounce lark
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lark How to pronounce lark
Questions about saying larks
How do you pronounce larks?
Say LARKS. The American pronunciation is /lɑrks/. In British English it is /lɑːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in larks?
Larks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LARKS.
Is larks 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 /lɑːks/ (LAHKS).