How to Pronounce Dusk

To pronounce "dusk", say DUSK — one syllable, IPA /dʌsk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

4

Letters

/dʌsk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dusk”

"dusk" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with husk and tusk, if that helps it stick.

What does dusk mean?

noun

  1. A period of time at the end of day when the sun is below the horizon but before the full onset of night, especially the darker part of twilight.
  2. A darkish colour.

verb

  1. To begin to lose light or whiteness; to grow dusk.
  2. To make dusk.

adjective

  1. Tending to darkness or blackness; moderately dark or black; dusky.

Synonyms

evenfallnightfallsmokefallvespers

Antonyms

dawndaybreak

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Words that rhyme with dusk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

husktuskbuskcuskcornhuskbruskebrusquebuskekuskeluskmuskmuske

Related words

gloamingevenfallnightfalltwilightfallsunsetnightsundown

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dusk"?▾

"Dusk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "dusk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dusk" is /dʌsk/.

What does "dusk" mean?▾

Dusk: A period of time at the end of day when the sun is below the horizon but before the full onset of night, especially the darker part of twilight.

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