How to Pronounce Lark

To pronounce "lark", say LARK — one syllable, IPA /lɑːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

4

Letters

/lɑːk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lark”

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

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

What does lark mean?

noun

  1. Any of various small, singing passerine birds of the family Alaudidae.
  2. Any of various similar-appearing birds, but usually ground-living, such as the meadowlark and titlark.

verb

  1. To catch larks (type of bird).

    “to go larking”

Synonyms

early birdearly riser

Antonyms

owl

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Words that rhyme with lark

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

starkmarkdarkremarksnarksparkmonarchbarkbenchmarkembarkearmarkark

Related words

titlarkskylarkmeadowlarkpipitrompcavortrollickgambol

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lark"?▾

"Lark" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lark"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lark" is /lɑːk/.

What does "lark" mean?▾

Lark: Any of various small, singing passerine birds of the family Alaudidae.

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