How to Pronounce Grimdark

To pronounce "grimdark", say GRIMD-ark — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɹɪmˈdɑː(ɹ)k/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɡɹɪmˈdɑː(ɹ)k/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “grimdark”

"grimdark" has 2 syllables: grimd-ark.

What does grimdark mean?

noun

  1. The literary genre of speculative fiction that is dystopian, amoral, or violent.

adjective

  1. Having a gloomy, dystopian atmosphere.

Antonyms

hopepunknoblebright

Related words

grimdarksomegloomymurkygloomishsombregutterygrimsome

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grimdark"?▾

"Grimdark" has 2 syllables: grimd · ark.

What is the IPA transcription of "grimdark"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grimdark" is /ˈɡɹɪmˈdɑː(ɹ)k/.

What does "grimdark" mean?▾

Grimdark: The literary genre of speculative fiction that is dystopian, amoral, or violent.

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