How to pronounce Aden
Say it like AY-dun. Aden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Aden
American and British speakers say Aden in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪdən/ in the US and /ˈeɪdən/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-dun.
What does Aden mean?
- A port city, the largest city in Yemen; the former capital of South Yemen.
Words that rhyme with Aden
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Aden.
Questions about saying Aden
How do you pronounce Aden?
Say AY-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪdən/. In British English it is /ˈeɪdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Aden?
Aden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · dun.
Do Americans and Brits say Aden the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪdən/ and the British form is /ˈeɪdən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.