How To Pronounce Larkin
Larkin
In British English, Larkin is pronounced /ˈlɑː.kɪn/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈlɑːʴ.kɪ̃n]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈlɑːr.kɪn/.
Larkin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Larkin has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Larkin
How do you pronounce Larkin in British English?
In British English, Larkin is pronounced /ˈlɑː.kɪn/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈlɑːʴ.kɪ̃n].
How do you pronounce Larkin in American English?
In American English, Larkin is pronounced /ˈlɑːr.kɪn/.
How many syllables are in Larkin?
Larkin has two syllables, /lɑː/ + /kɪn/.
Where is the stress in Larkin?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /lɑː/.
Do British and American English pronounce Larkin the same way?
No. British English has /ˈlɑː.kɪn/ and American English has /ˈlɑːr.kɪn/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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