How to pronounce darksome
Say it like DAHK-sum. Darksome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAHK).
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US American/ˈdɑksəm/DAHK-sum
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- DAHK
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Darksome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does darksome mean?
adjective
- Characterized by darkness; gloomy, obscure.
Where does darksome come from?
From dark + -some.
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Questions about saying darksome
How do you pronounce darksome?
Say DAHK-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑksəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in darksome?
Darksome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAHK). Broken into parts: DAHK · sum.