How to pronounce sparked
Say it like SPARKT. Sparked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPARKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sparked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPARKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of sparked
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAHKT.
What does sparked mean?
- simple past and past participle of spark How to pronounce spark
- That has had sparks (of electricity) passed through it
Words that rhyme with sparked
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sparked.
Questions about saying sparked
How do you pronounce sparked?
Say SPARKT. The American pronunciation is /spɑrkt/. In British English it is /spɑːkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sparked?
Sparked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPARKT.
Is sparked 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 /spɑːkt/ (SPAHKT).