How to Pronounce "darkies"
word
DAR-kee
DAH-keeze
Definition
An extremely offensive and outdated racist term historically used to refer to Black people or people with dark skin.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɑɹki
British English
dˈɑːkiz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAR-kee
UK
DAH-keeze
Listen in Context
The word darkies is a racist insult and should never be used.
Some old books contain the word darkies, but now we know it is offensive.
Teachers explain that darkies is not an acceptable word anymore.
People were shocked to see the word darkies used in an old song.