How to pronounce parked
Say it like PARKT. Parked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PARKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of parked
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAHKT.
What does parked mean?
- that have been left“there were four parked cars across the street”
Words that rhyme with parked
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of parked.
Questions about saying parked
How do you pronounce parked?
Say PARKT. The American pronunciation is /pɑrkt/. In British English it is /pɑːkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parked?
Parked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PARKT.
Is parked 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 /pɑːkt/ (PAHKT).