How to Pronounce Harken

To pronounce "harken", say HARK-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɑːk(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

harken

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhɑːk(ə)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “harken”

"harken" has 2 syllables: hark-en. It rhymes with darken and barchan, if that helps it stick.

What does harken mean?

verb

  1. To hark back, to return or revert (to a subject, etc.), to allude to, to evoke, to long or pine for (a past event or era).

verb

  1. (obsolete except poetic) To hear (something) with attention; to have regard to (something).
  2. To listen; to attend or give heed to what is uttered; to hear with attention, compliance, or obedience.

Words that rhyme with harken

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

darkenbarchanlarchenbarkengarconsarkinbarkanarkinmarconarchean

Related words

harkhearkenlistenrecallhankerretrievebehearken

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "harken"?▾

"Harken" has 2 syllables: hark · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "harken"?▾

The IPA transcription of "harken" is /ˈhɑːk(ə)n/.

What does "harken" mean?▾

Harken: To hark back, to return or revert (to a subject, etc.), to allude to, to evoke, to long or pine for (a past event or era).

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