One syllable: black.
/ˈblæk/
Say it backadjective, noun, verbThe darkest color, due to the absence or complete absorption of light; resembling coal or night. As a noun: the color itself or something that is black. As a verb: to make something black; to boycott or ostracize.
"She wore a sleek black dress to the gala."
"The artist mixed colors to create deep black."
"They tried to black his reputation with false rumors."
The word "black" is pronounced /blæk/ with emphasis on the main syllable. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation.
"black" sounds like B-l-a-c-k. The pronunciation follows common English sound patterns.
"black" is considered beginner difficult to pronounce. Most English speakers can pronounce this word correctly with minimal practice.
"black" is a adjective, noun, verb. Understanding its grammatical role helps with proper usage.
The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription for "black" is /blæk/. This provides the most accurate pronunciation guide using standardized phonetic symbols.
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From Old English blæc ('dark, ink'), from Proto-Germanic *blakaz ('burned').
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Words that rhyme with "black"
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