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darken

How many syllables in darken?

  2 syllables

Divide darken into syllables:   dark-en
Stressed syllable in darken:   dark-en
How to pronounce darken:   dahr-kun
How to say darken:

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Synonyms for darken


1 syllable
  • dim
    2 syllables
    • eclipse
    • lighten
    • grow dim
    • obscure
    4 syllables
    • cast a shadow
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      What rhymes with darken

      2 syllables
      • barkan
      • hearken
      • harken
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