To pronounce "darkness", say DARKN-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɑːknəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
darkness
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/ˈdɑːknəs/
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"darkness" has 2 syllables: darkn-ess. It rhymes with starkness and harkness, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The darkness of the room made it difficult to see.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Darkness" has 2 syllables: darkn · ess.
The IPA transcription of "darkness" is /ˈdɑːknəs/.
Darkness: The state of being dark; lack of light.
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