How to Pronounce "darkening"
word
ˈdɑɹkənɪŋ/, /ˈdɑɹknɪŋ
DAR-kuh-ning
dˈɑːkənɪŋ
DAH-kuh-ning
Definition
The process of becoming darker or less bright. Can refer to the sky, colors, or making a place have less light.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɑɹkənɪŋ/, /ˈdɑɹknɪŋ
British English
dˈɑːkənɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAR-kuh-ning
UK
DAH-kuh-ning
Listen in Context
The darkening sky meant that night was coming.
There was a darkening of the water after the storm.
The artist painted a darkening sky in the picture.
As the evening went on, the darkening room made it hard to read.