How to Pronounce "harken"
word
ˈhɑɹkən
HAR-kuhn
hˈɑːkən
HAH-kuhn
Definition
An old-fashioned or literary way to say 'listen carefully' or 'pay attention.' Rare in modern conversation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑɹkən
British English
hˈɑːkən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAR-kuhn
UK
HAH-kuhn
Listen in Context
Harken to the teacher's advice.
The villagers harken to the old storyteller.
Children, harken to this tale of courage.
Few people today harken to old traditions.