How to pronounce darkling
Say it like DAR-kling. Darkling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR).
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- DAR
- kling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Darkling 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.
- klingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of darkling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAH-kling.
What does darkling mean?
- In the dark; in obscurity.
- Dark; growing dark; darkening.
- Obscure; taking place unseen, as if in the dark.
- Darkness.
Where does darkling come from?
From Middle English derkelyng.
Words that rhyme with darkling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of darkling.
Questions about saying darkling
How do you pronounce darkling?
Say DAR-kling. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑrklɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːklɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in darkling?
Darkling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR). Broken into parts: DAR · kling.
Is darkling 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 /ˈdɑːklɪŋ/ (DAH-kling).