barking

verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: bark-ing (2)

English Definition

The sharp explosive cry of a dog.

Example Sentence

The barking of the dog woke me up.

US IPA /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/

UK IPA /ˈbɑːkɪŋ/

yelping howling baying snarl

silence quiet whispering