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Black: how to say it, spell it and use it

black

/blæk/

Short answer

The English word black is pronounced /blæk/. It is spelled B-L-A-C-K and has 5 letters.

Example sentence

The night sky is black.

Key facts

English
black
Pronunciation
/blæk/
Spelling
B-L-A-C-K
Number of letters
5
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How do you pronounce black?

Black is pronounced /blæk/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell black?

Black is spelled B-L-A-C-K. It has 5 letters.

How do you use black in a sentence?

For example: The night sky is black.

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