How to Pronounce "hearken"

word

ˈhɑːk(ə)n

HAR-ken

hˈɑːkən

HAR-kuhn

Definition

To listen carefully or pay close attention, especially to advice or instructions; used mostly in older or literary English.

American English

ˈhɑːk(ə)n

British English

hˈɑːkən

HAR-ken

HAR-kuhn

Hearken to my words before you decide.

If you hearken to advice, you may avoid mistakes.

The king asked his people to hearken to him.

If only they would hearken to our warnings, things could be different.