How to pronounce endarken
Say it like in-DAIR-kin. Endarken has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAIR).
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- in
- DAIR
- kin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endarken pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of endarken
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: in-DAH-kun.
What does endarken mean?
- To render dark or darker.
- To becloud, obscure, to obfuscate; to confound.
Where does endarken come from?
From en- + darken (see en- (“intensifying prefix”)), modeled on enlighten.
Questions about saying endarken
How do you pronounce endarken?
Say in-DAIR-kin. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈdærkɪn/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdɑːkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endarken?
Endarken has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAIR). Broken into parts: in · DAIR · kin.
Is endarken 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 /ɪnˈdɑːkən/ (in-DAH-kun).