How to pronounce darnel
Say it like DAR-nul. Darnel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR).
- DAR
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Darnel 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.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of darnel
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAH-nul.
What does darnel mean?
- Any of the genus Lolium of grasses, especially as a weed in wheat fields.
- Especially, the species Lolium temulentum, often host to a fungus toxic to humans and animals.
Where does darnel come from?
Related to Walloon darne, derne (“stunned, dazed, drunk”), Middle Dutch verdarnt, verdaernt (“stunned, dumbfounded, angry”).
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Words that rhyme with darnel
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Questions about saying darnel
How do you pronounce darnel?
Say DAR-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑrnəl/. In British English it is /ˈdɑːnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in darnel?
Darnel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAR). Broken into parts: DAR · nul.
Is darnel 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 /ˈdɑːnəl/ (DAH-nul).