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