How to Pronounce Stark

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/stɑːk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “stark”

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

Sounds exactly like: starck, starke — easy to mix up when writing.

What does stark mean?

adjective

  1. Hard, firm; obdurate.
  2. Severe; violent; fierce (now usually in describing the weather).

adverb

  1. Starkly; entirely, absolutely

    “He's gone stark, staring mad.”

Words that rhyme with stark

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

markdarkremarksnarksparkmonarchbarkbenchmarklarkembarkearmarkark

Related words

severeaustereimmoderatearrantbluntcrudebarethoroughgoing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stark"?▾

"Stark" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "stark"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stark" is /stɑːk/.

What does "stark" mean?▾

Stark: Hard, firm; obdurate.

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