How to pronounce hearkens
Say it like HAR-kunz. Hearkens 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
Hearkens 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 hearkens
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAH-kunz.
What does hearkens mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hearken How to pronounce hearken
Questions about saying hearkens
How do you pronounce hearkens?
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 hearkens?
Hearkens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAR). Broken into parts: HAR · kunz.
Is hearkens 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).