How to pronounce meadowlark
Say it like MED-oh-lark. Meadowlark has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED).
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- MED
- oh
- lark
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meadowlark pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- larkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of meadowlark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MED-oh-lahk.
What does meadowlark mean?
- The meadow pipit (Anthus pratensis).
- Any of several songbirds of the genera Sturnella and Leistes, native to the Americas.
Where does meadowlark come from?
From meadow + lark.
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Questions about saying meadowlark
How do you pronounce meadowlark?
Say MED-oh-lark. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛdoʊˌlɑrk/. In British English it is /ˈmɛdəʊˌlɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meadowlark?
Meadowlark has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED). Broken into parts: MED · oh · lark.
Is meadowlark 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 /ˈmɛdəʊˌlɑːk/ (MED-oh-lahk).