Pronunciation: [dˈɑːkənɪŋz] (IPA) 
The word "darkenings" is spelled with a silent "k" in the middle. The IPA phonetic transcription is /ˈdɑːkənɪŋz/. The "k" is not pronounced, but it changes the pronunciation of the vowel "a" in "dark". Without the "k", the vowel would be pronounced as in "car". However, with the "k", the vowel sound becomes a short "o" sound, as in "hot". This change in pronunciation is due to the influence of the adjacent letter "n".
Darkenings is a noun that refers to the process or state of becoming dark or darker in color, hue, or appearance. It is derived from the verb "darken," which means to make or become dark, obscure, or less illuminated. Darkenings can commonly occur in various contexts, such as weather, emotions, or visual aesthetics.
In meteorology, darkenings can describe the gradual increase in cloud cover or the thickening of clouds, signifying an approaching storm or the onset of dusk. It can also describe the dimming of light caused by an eclipse. Furthermore, darkenings can refer to the point in the evening when daylight fades away, leading to the nightfall.
In terms of emotions and moods, darkenings can represent a somber or gloomy state of mind. It embodies the deepening or intensifying of negative feelings, such as sadness, melancholy, or anxiety. These darkenings may be experienced during times of grief, sorrow, or distress.
From an aesthetic standpoint, darkenings pertain to the manipulation of visual elements to create a mood or tone of darkness, mystery, or tension. It can involve the use of shadows, dark colors, or dim lighting to evoke a sense of foreboding or intrigue in various forms of art, photography, or cinematography.
Overall, darkenings encompass a range of phenomena, whether it be natural occurrences, emotional states, or artistic expressions, all of which involve a deepening or increasing sense of darkness.
The word "darkenings" is formed from the base word "darken" and the suffix "-ings".
The base word "darken" originates from the Old English word "deorcian" which meant "to make dark or gloomy". It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "derkaz".
The suffix "-ings" is a nominalizing suffix that is used to form nouns. It can indicate a plural or collective meaning, referring to a group or a result of the action expressed by the base word.
