How to pronounce blacken
Say it like BLAK-un. Blacken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK).
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- BLAK
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blacken pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of blacken
American and British speakers say blacken in essentially the same way: /ˈblækən/ in the US and /ˈblækən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLAK-un.
What does blacken mean?
- To cause to be or become black.
- To become black.“The sky blackened as the storm clouds rolled in.”
- To make dirty.
Where does blacken come from?
From Middle English blaknen, blakkenen, equivalent to black + -en (verbal suffix).
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Words that rhyme with blacken
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Questions about saying blacken
How do you pronounce blacken?
Say BLAK-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈblækən/. In British English it is /ˈblækən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blacken?
Blacken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK). Broken into parts: BLAK · un.
Do Americans and Brits say blacken the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblækən/ and the British form is /ˈblækən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.