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bark
Definition:
(nou) tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants (nou) a noise resembling the bark of a dog (nou) a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts (nou) the sound made by a dog
Phonetic Transcription:
bɑːk
Examples:
It overlays the wood and consists of the inner bark and the outer bark.
The bark of the tree acts as an antiseptic.
It is made from the bark of the mulberry tree.
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Common mistakes of bark pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "bark" with a short vowel sound, like "bɛrk". This is incorrect; the correct pronunciation uses a long "a" sound, as in /bɑrk/ (US) or /bɑːk/ (UK). Tip: Focus on elongating the "a" sound.
- Ignoring the final "k": A common mistake is to drop the final "k" sound, leading to "bar". The correct pronunciation includes the "k" at the end, pronounced as /bɑrk/ (US) or /bɑːk/ (UK). Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "k" clearly.
- Confusing "bark" with "park": Some learners mix up "bark" with "park", pronouncing both with the same vowel sound. However, "bark" has a more open "a" sound. Tip: Listen to native speakers to distinguish between the two sounds.
- Overemphasizing the "r": In some accents, learners may overemphasize the "r" in "bark", making it sound unnatural. The "r" should be pronounced clearly but not exaggerated. Tip: Practice with minimal pairs to find the right balance.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some might incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "bark" as if it has two syllables. "Bark" is a single-syllable word, pronounced as /bɑrk/ (US) or /bɑːk/ (UK). Tip: Remember that "bark" has only one stressed syllable.