How to pronounce mirkning
Say it like MUR-kuh-ning. Mirkning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR).
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- MUR
- kuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mirkning pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mirkning
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MUR-kuh-ning.
What does mirkning mean?
- Late twilight, dusk; darkening of evening.
Where does mirkning come from?
From Scots mirken (“to grow dark, darken, become overcast”), from Old Norse myrkna (“dark, gloomy”) + -ing (noun-forming suffix), equivalent to mirken + -ing.
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Questions about saying mirkning
How do you pronounce mirkning?
Say MUR-kuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɝkənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɜːkənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mirkning?
Mirkning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUR). Broken into parts: MUR · kuh · ning.
Is mirkning 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 /ˈmɜːkənɪŋ/ (MUR-kuh-ning).