How to pronounce narc
Say it like NARK. Narc is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NARK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Narc pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NARKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of narc
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAHK.
What does narc mean?
- A police officer or federal agent assigned to or engaging in illegal narcotics control.
- Alternative spelling of nark (“spy”).
- Alternative spelling of nark.
Where does narc come from?
Clipping of narcotics (control) officer.
Words that rhyme with narc
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of narc.
Questions about saying narc
How do you pronounce narc?
Say NARK. The American pronunciation is /nɑrk/. In British English it is /nɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in narc?
Narc is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NARK.
Is narc 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 /nɑːk/ (NAHK).