How to Pronounce Harkens

To pronounce "harkens", say HARK-ens — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

HARK-ens

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💡 Tip for remembering “harkens”

"harkens" has 2 syllables: hark-ens. It rhymes with hearkens and darkens, if that helps it stick.

What does harkens 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 harkens

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hearkensdarkensharkinslarkinsparkins

Related words

harkhearkeneradaysnotiontraditionbackdiscussion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "harkens"?▾

"Harkens" has 2 syllables: hark · ens.

What does "harkens" mean?▾

Harkens: 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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