How to pronounce skylarks
Say it like SKY-larks. Skylarks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY).
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- SKY
- larks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Skylarks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- larksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of skylarks
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKY-lahks.
What does skylarks mean?
- plural of skylark How to pronounce skylark
- third-person singular simple present indicative of skylark How to pronounce skylark
Questions about saying skylarks
How do you pronounce skylarks?
Say SKY-larks. The American pronunciation is /ˈskaɪˌlɑrks/. In British English it is /ˈskaɪˌlɑːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in skylarks?
Skylarks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKY). Broken into parts: SKY · larks.
Is skylarks 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 /ˈskaɪˌlɑːks/ (SKY-lahks).