How to pronounce darkest
Say it like DAR-kust. Darkest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR).
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US American/ˈdɑrkəst/DAR-kust
UK British/ˈdɑːkəst/DAH-kust
- DAR
- kust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Darkest 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.
- kustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of darkest
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAH-kust.
What does darkest mean?
adjective
- superlative form of dark: most dark How to pronounce dark
Questions about saying darkest
How do you pronounce darkest?
Say DAR-kust. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑrkəst/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːkəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in darkest?
Darkest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR). Broken into parts: DAR · kust.
Is darkest 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 /ˈdɑːkəst/ (DAH-kust).