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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑːk(ə)n
British English
hˈɑːkən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAR-ken
UK
HAR-kuhn
Listen in Context
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.