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park

Definition:

(nou) a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property (nou) a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area (nou) a facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games) (nou) Scottish explorer in Africa (1771-1806) (nou) a lot where cars are parked (nou) a gear position that acts as a parking brake

Phonetic Transcription:

pɑːk

Examples:

The area of the park is 25 hectare.

The park was halved in area in 1969.

The area was formerly the home of the Belmont Park amusement park.

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place

garden

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Common mistakes of park pronunciation

Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners may pronounce "park" with a short "a" sound, like in "cat." The correct sound is the long "a" as in /pɑrk/ (US) or /pɑːk/ (UK). Tip: Practice elongating the "a" sound.
Ignoring the final "k": A common mistake is to drop the final "k" sound, resulting in "par." The correct pronunciation includes the "k," as in /pɑrk/ (US) or /pɑːk/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the "k" at the end to complete the word.
Overemphasizing the "r": Some speakers may pronounce "park" with an exaggerated "r," making it sound like "parrk." The proper pronunciation has a softer "r" sound, as in /pɑrk/ (US) or /pɑːk/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and smooth.
Confusing "park" with "pork": Learners might mix up "park" with "pork" due to similar sounds. Remember, "park" has a clear "a" sound, while "pork" uses a different vowel sound. Tip: Focus on the vowel difference to distinguish the words.
Adding an extra syllable: Some may mistakenly pronounce "park" as two syllables, like "par-ck." The correct pronunciation is one syllable, /pɑrk/ (US) or /pɑːk/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying the word quickly to reinforce its single-syllable nature.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "park" in American English?

In American English, "park" is pronounced as /pɑrk/. The "a" has an open back unrounded vowel sound, similar to the "a" in "father."

Is there a difference in how "park" is pronounced in British English?

Yes, in British English, "park" is pronounced as /pɑːk/. The "a" is elongated, creating a longer vowel sound compared to the American pronunciation.

What syllable stress does the word "park" have?

The word "park" is a single-syllable word, so it has primary stress on that one syllable: /pɑrk/. There are no secondary syllables to consider.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "park"?

A common mistake is mispronouncing the "a" sound, often saying it like the "a" in "cat." Remember to use the open back vowel sound as in "father" to pronounce "park" correctly.