How to Pronounce "on a lark"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɑɹk
ON-uh-LARK
ˈɒn/ /æɪ/ /lˈɑːk
ON-uh-LAHK
Definition
If you do something on a lark, you do it suddenly just for fun, without planning or a serious reason.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɑɹk
British English
ˈɒn/ /æɪ/ /lˈɑːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON-uh-LARK
UK
ON-uh-LAHK
Listen in Context
We decided to take a road trip on a lark.
She bought a bright hat on a lark.
They joined the dance class on a lark.
He asked her out on a lark, not expecting her to say yes.