How to pronounce yarke
Say it like YAR-kee. Yarke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAR).
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- YAR
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yarke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of yarke
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: YAH-kee.
What does yarke mean?
- The saki, Pithecia leucocephala
Words that rhyme with yarke
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yarke.
Questions about saying yarke
How do you pronounce yarke?
Say YAR-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈjɑrki/. In British English it is /ˈjɑːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yarke?
Yarke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAR). Broken into parts: YAR · kee.
Is yarke 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 /ˈjɑːki/ (YAH-kee).