How to Pronounce Darken

To pronounce "darken", say DARK-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɑːkən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdɑːkən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “darken”

"darken" has 2 syllables: dark-en. It rhymes with barchan and larchen, if that helps it stick.

What does darken mean?

verb

  1. To make dark or darker by reducing light.
  2. To become dark or darker (having less light).

Synonyms

blacken

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Words that rhyme with darken

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

barchanlarchenbarkengarconsarkinbarkanarkinmarconarchean

Related words

dimovershadowobfuscateobscuredarkaggravatedampencloud

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "darken"?▾

"Darken" has 2 syllables: dark · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "darken"?▾

The IPA transcription of "darken" is /ˈdɑːkən/.

What does "darken" mean?▾

Darken: To make dark or darker by reducing light.

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