How to pronounce larkspur
Say it like LARK-sper. Larkspur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LARK).
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- LARK
- sper
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Larkspur 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.
- sperKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of larkspur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAHK-spuh.
What does larkspur mean?
- A delphinium: any plant of the genus Delphinium, especially Delphinium ajacis and other plants of the subgenus Delphinium subg. Consolida
Where does larkspur come from?
From lark + spur, so named for the spur's shape, which resembles the hind toe of a lark.
Questions about saying larkspur
How do you pronounce larkspur?
Say LARK-sper. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑrkspɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɑːkspə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in larkspur?
Larkspur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LARK). Broken into parts: LARK · sper.
Is larkspur 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 /ˈlɑːkspə/ (LAHK-spuh).