How to Pronounce Barks

To pronounce "barks", say BARKS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “barks”

"barks" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with remarks and marks, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: barkes — easy to mix up when writing.

What does barks mean?

noun

  1. The short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog, a fox, and some other animals.
  2. An abrupt loud vocal utterance.

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.

noun

  1. The exterior covering of the trunk and branches of a tree.
  2. Peruvian bark or Jesuit's bark, the bark of the cinchona from which quinine is produced.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with barks

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barks"?▾

"Barks" has one syllable.

What does "barks" mean?▾

Barks: The short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog, a fox, and some other animals.

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