To pronounce "darkest", say DARK-est — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DARK-est
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"darkest" has 2 syllables: dark-est. It rhymes with starkest and starkist, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Darkest" has 2 syllables: dark · est.
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