How to pronounce Newark
Say it like NOO-erk. Newark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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US American/ˈnuɚk/NOO-erk
UK British/ˈnjuːək/NYOO-uk
- NOO
- erk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newark pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- erkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Newark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-uk.
What does Newark mean?
noun
- the largest city in New Jersey; located in northeastern New Jersey
Questions about saying Newark
How do you pronounce Newark?
Say NOO-erk. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuɚk/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Newark?
Newark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · erk.
Is Newark 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 /ˈnjuːək/ (NYOO-uk).