How to Pronounce Barking

To pronounce "barking", say BARK-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɑːkɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈbɑːkɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “barking”

"barking" has 2 syllables: bark-ing. It rhymes with carking and sparking, if that helps it stick.

What does barking mean?

verb

To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs).
“The neighbour's dog is always barking.”
To make a clamor; to make importunate outcries.

verb

To strip the bark from; to peel.
To abrade or rub off any outer covering from.
“to bark one’s heel”

adjective

Who or that barks or bark.
“a barking dog”

Synonyms

give tongue latrate

Words that rhyme with barking

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

carking sparking parking earmarking embarking remarking harking larking marking sharking arcing sarking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barking"?▾

"Barking" has 2 syllables: bark · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "barking"?▾

The IPA transcription of "barking" is /ˈbɑːkɪŋ/.

What does "barking" mean?▾

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

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