How to Pronounce "blacken"
word
ˈbɫækən
BLAK-uhn
blˈækən
BLACK-uhn
Definition
To make something black or darker, usually by burning or staining; also used to mean damaging someone's reputation by saying false or unfair things.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫækən
British English
blˈækən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLAK-uhn
UK
BLACK-uhn
Listen in Context
The smoke began to blacken the white walls.
Overcooking will blacken the bread.
He tried to blacken my name with lies.
The fire completely blackened the kitchen ceiling.