How to Pronounce Aardvark

To pronounce "aardvark", say AARDV-ark — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɑːd.vɑːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɑːd.vɑːk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “aardvark”

"aardvark" has 2 syllables: aardv-ark. It rhymes with stark and mark, if that helps it stick.

What does aardvark mean?

noun

The nocturnal, insectivorous, burrowing, mammal Orycteropus afer, of the order Tubulidentata, somewhat resembling a pig, common in some parts of sub-Saharan Africa.
“The aardvark burrows in the ground and feeds mostly on termites, which it catches with its long, slimy tongue.”
A silly or credulous person who is prone to mistakes or blunders.
“I walked into the wrong bathroom like a total aardvark.”

Synonyms

African anteater ant bear ant-bear antbear anteater earth pig fool

Words that rhyme with aardvark

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stark mark dark remark snark spark monarch bark benchmark lark embark earmark

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aardvark"?▾

"Aardvark" has 2 syllables: aardv · ark.

What is the IPA transcription of "aardvark"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aardvark" is /ˈɑːd.vɑːk/.

What does "aardvark" mean?▾

Aardvark: The nocturnal, insectivorous, burrowing, mammal Orycteropus afer, of the order Tubulidentata, somewhat resembling a pig, common in some parts of sub-Saharan Africa.

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