How to pronounce Aken
Say it like AY-kun. Aken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aken 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.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Aken
American and British speakers say Aken in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪkən/ in the US and /ˈeɪkən/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-kun.
What does Aken mean?
- a city in western Germany near the Dutch and Belgian borders; formerly it was Charlemagne's northern capital
Words that rhyme with Aken
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Aken.
Questions about saying Aken
How do you pronounce Aken?
Say AY-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪkən/. In British English it is /ˈeɪkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Aken?
Aken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · kun.
Do Americans and Brits say Aken the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪkən/ and the British form is /ˈeɪkən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.