How to pronounce spork
Say it like SPORK. Spork is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPORK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spork pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPORKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of spork
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAWK.
What does spork mean?
- An eating utensil shaped like a spoon, the bowl of which is divided into tines like those of a fork, and so has the function of both implements; some sporks have a serrated edge so they can also function as a knife.
- To move or impale (food etc.) with a spork.
Where does spork come from?
Blend of spoon + fork; originally a trademark.
Words that rhyme with spork
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spork.
Questions about saying spork
How do you pronounce spork?
Say SPORK. The American pronunciation is /spoʊrk/. In British English it is /spɔːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spork?
Spork is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPORK.
Is spork 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 /spɔːk/ (SPAWK).