How to pronounce darker
Say it like DAR-ker. Darker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR).
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- DAR
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Darker 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.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of darker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAH-kuh.
What does darker mean?
- comparative form of dark: more dark How to pronounce dark
Words that rhyme with darker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of darker.
Questions about saying darker
How do you pronounce darker?
Say DAR-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑrkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in darker?
Darker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR). Broken into parts: DAR · ker.
Is darker 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 /ˈdɑːkə/ (DAH-kuh).