How to pronounce darkroom
Say it like DAR-kroom. Darkroom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR).
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- DAR
- kroom
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Darkroom 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.
- kroomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of darkroom
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAH-kroom.
What does darkroom mean?
- A dark room, where photographs are developed.
Where does darkroom come from?
From dark + room.
Questions about saying darkroom
How do you pronounce darkroom?
Say DAR-kroom. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑrˌkrum/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːˌkruːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in darkroom?
Darkroom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR). Broken into parts: DAR · kroom.
Is darkroom 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 /ˈdɑːˌkruːm/ (DAH-kroom).