How to pronounce harkens
Say it like HAR-kunz. Harkens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR).
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US American/ˈhɑrkənz/HAR-kunz
UK British/ˈhɑːkənz/HAH-kunz
- HAR
- kunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Harkens pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of harkens
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-kunz.
What does harkens mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of harken How to pronounce harken
Questions about saying harkens
How do you pronounce harkens?
Say HAR-kunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑrkənz/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːkənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in harkens?
Harkens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · kunz.
Is harkens 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 /ˈhɑːkənz/ (HAH-kunz).