How to pronounce darlings
Say it like DAR-lingz. Darlings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR).
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US American/ˈdɑrlɪŋz/DAR-lingz
UK British/ˈdɑːlɪŋz/DAH-lingz
- DAR
- lingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Darlings 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.
- lingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of darlings
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAH-lingz.
What does darlings mean?
noun
- plural of darling How to pronounce darling
- third-person singular simple present indicative of darling How to pronounce darling
Questions about saying darlings
How do you pronounce darlings?
Say DAR-lingz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑrlɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːlɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in darlings?
Darlings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR). Broken into parts: DAR · lingz.
Is darlings 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 /ˈdɑːlɪŋz/ (DAH-lingz).