darling

/ˈdɑːrlɪŋ/

Syllables dar·ling

Stress DAR-ling

Phonics Breakdown

dar

/dɑːr/

long ar

ling

/lɪŋ/

short i

Meaning

a loved or dear person; used as a term of affection

Sound Reference

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dar=/dɑːr/(dark) + ling=/lɪŋ/(sing)

Example

Good morning, darling. How did you sleep?