How to Pronounce Harkening

To pronounce "harkening", say HARK-en-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

HARK-en-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “harkening”

"harkening" has 3 syllables: hark-en-ing. It rhymes with darkening, if that helps it stick.

What does harkening 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).

noun

  1. The act of one who harkens or listens.

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 harkening

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

darkening

Related words

harkhearkenhearkeningharkenerhailerhailinghankererhearin'

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "harkening"?▾

"Harkening" has 3 syllables: hark · en · ing.

What does "harkening" mean?▾

Harkening: 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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