How to pronounce darkle
Say it like DAR-kul. Darkle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR).
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- DAR
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Darkle 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.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of darkle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAH-kul.
What does darkle mean?
- To be dark; to be visible only darkly.
- To become dark; to show indistinctly.
Where does darkle come from?
Back-formation from darkling.
Words that rhyme with darkle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of darkle.
Questions about saying darkle
How do you pronounce darkle?
Say DAR-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑrkəl/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in darkle?
Darkle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR). Broken into parts: DAR · kul.
Is darkle 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 /ˈdɑːkəl/ (DAH-kul).