To pronounce "starkness", say STARKN-ess — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
starkness
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STARKN-ess
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"starkness" has 2 syllables: starkn-ess. It rhymes with darkness and harkness, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Starkness" has 2 syllables: starkn · ess.
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