How to pronounce darkening
Say it like DAR-kuh-ning. Darkening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR).
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- DAR
- kuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Darkening pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of darkening
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAH-kuh-ning.
What does darkening mean?
- present participle and gerund of darken How to pronounce darken
- The act of something becoming darker.
Questions about saying darkening
How do you pronounce darkening?
Say DAR-kuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑrkənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːkənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in darkening?
Darkening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR). Broken into parts: DAR · kuh · ning.
Is darkening pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdɑːkənɪŋ/ (DAH-kuh-ning).