How to pronounce sark
Say it like SARK. Sark is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SARK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sark pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SARKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of sark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAHK.
What does sark mean?
- Synonym of shirt, whether worn against the skin or not.
- To cover with sarking, or thin boards.
Where does sark come from?
Cognate with Scots sark, serk (“shirt, shift”), North Frisian serk (“shirt”), Danish særk (“gown, shirt”), Swedish särk (“shirt, chemise”), Icelandic serkur (“nightshirt”).
Words that rhyme with sark
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sark.
Questions about saying sark
How do you pronounce sark?
Say SARK. The American pronunciation is /sɑrk/. In British English it is /sɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sark?
Sark is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SARK.
Is sark 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 /sɑːk/ (SAHK).