hark

How to Split "hark" into Syllables

The word hark is divided into 1 syllables: hark. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• hark — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of hark:

• IPA: /hɑː(ɹ)k/

📖 Definitions

1. hark (third-person singular simple present harks, present participle harking, simple past and past participle harked)
2. IPA(key): (Navarro-Lapurdian) /hark/ [hark]

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English herken, herkien, from Old English *hercian, *heorcian, *hiercian, from Proto-West Germanic *hauʀikōn, *hauʀukōn, derived ultimately from Proto-Germanic *hauzijaną (“to hear”) + formative/intensive -k (see also the related hīeran, whence English hear). Equivalent to hear +‎ -k. Cognate with Scots herk (“to hark”), North Frisian harke (“to hark”), West Frisian harkje (“to listen”), obsolete Dutch horken (“to hark, listen to”), Middle Low German horke...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down hark into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare hark with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
hark	1	hark
hearse	2	hear-se
heiress	2	hei-ress
heresy	3	he-re-sy
horsey	2	hor-sey

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