How to Pronounce "darkness"
word
/ˈdɑɹknəs/
DARK-nus
/dˈɑːknəs/
DAHK-nus
Definition
The state of having little or no light, so it is hard or impossible to see. It can also mean sadness, evil, or lack of hope in a more figurative way.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdɑɹknəs/
British English
/dˈɑːknəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DARK-nus
UK
DAHK-nus
Listen in Context
The room was in complete darkness after the lights went out.
He is afraid of the darkness.
We sat quietly in the darkness and waited.
The movie starts in darkness, so don't worry if you can't see anything at first.