Newark is a city name pronounced with two syllables: /ˈnjuː.ɑːrk/ in most American varieties, stressing the first syllable, and often pronounced as /ˈnuː.ək/ or /ˈnjuː.ɑːk/ in British practice for some speakers; as a place-name it may vary regionally. The name merges historical roots from English toponymy, with later American adaptations. The pronunciation emphasizes a clear initial N, a long vowel in the first syllable, and a rhotic or non-rhotic ending based on dialect.
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