How to Pronounce Blacks

To pronounce "blacks", say BLACKS — one syllable, IPA /blæks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

6

Letters

/blæks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “blacks”

"blacks" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with relax and parallax, if that helps it stick.

What does blacks mean?

noun

  1. The colour/color perceived in the absence of light, but also when no light is reflected, but rather absorbed.
  2. A black dye or pigment.

verb

  1. To make black; to blacken.
  2. To apply blacking to (something).

Synonyms

blackballblacklistblackendarkenswarten

Antonyms

white

Words that rhyme with blacks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

relaxparallaxsyntaxajaxflaxwaxaxedrawbacksknickknackstrackstaxsax

Related words

pitch-blackpitch-darkbleakcalamitousdisastrousgrimdirtysoiled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blacks"?▾

"Blacks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "blacks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blacks" is /blæks/.

What does "blacks" mean?▾

Blacks: The colour/color perceived in the absence of light, but also when no light is reflected, but rather absorbed.

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