To pronounce "darkly", say DARKLY — one syllable, IPA /ˈdɑːkli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdɑːkli/
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"darkly" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with starkly and sparkly, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“I could make out his image darkly.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Darkly" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "darkly" is /ˈdɑːkli/.
Darkly: With a dark appearance.
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