How to Pronounce Barked

To pronounce "barked", say BARK-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

BARK-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “barked”

"barked" has 2 syllables: bark-ed. It rhymes with remarked and marked, if that helps it stick.

What does barked mean?

verb

  1. To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs).

    “The neighbour's dog is always barking.”

  2. To make a clamor; to make importunate outcries.

verb

  1. To strip the bark from; to peel.
  2. To abrade or rub off any outer covering from.

    “to bark one’s heel”

adjective

  1. (in combination) Having the specified kind of bark.

    “a rough-barked tree”

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with barked

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remarkedmarkedsparkedpockmarkedarcednarkedunremarkedembarkedearmarkedunmarkedlarkedharked

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barked"?▾

"Barked" has 2 syllables: bark · ed.

What does "barked" mean?▾

Barked: To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs).

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