English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Spark Pronunciation
Spark is pronounced SPAHRK, IPA /ˈspɑrk/.
SPAHRK
US /ˈspɑrk/ · UK /ˈspɑːk/
Syllables: SPAHRK (1 syllable)
noun and verb: A small burst of fire or electricity, or to set something off.
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Spark in a Sentence
- A spark from the grinder started the fire.
- The photograph sparked a long argument.
- There was not a spark of interest in the room.
Common Mispronunciations of Spark
Not es-PARK
English can begin a word with sp and no vowel in front. Speakers of Spanish and Persian often add a small e because those languages cannot.
Not SPAK
American speakers sound the r fully. British speakers leave it out, which lengthens the ah instead.
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