How to pronounce blackens
Say it like BLAK-unz. Blackens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK).
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- BLAK
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blackens 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of blackens
American and British speakers say blackens in essentially the same way: /ˈblækənz/ in the US and /ˈblækənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLAK-unz.
What does blackens mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of blacken How to pronounce blacken
Questions about saying blackens
How do you pronounce blackens?
Say BLAK-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈblækənz/. In British English it is /ˈblækənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blackens?
Blackens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAK). Broken into parts: BLAK · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say blackens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈblækənz/ and the British form is /ˈblækənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.