How to pronounce ardent
Say it like AR-dunt. Ardent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ardent. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AR
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ardent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ardent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-dunt.
What does ardent mean?
- Full of ardor; expressing passion, spirit, or enthusiasm.
- Providing light or heat.
Where does ardent come from?
First attested circa 14th century as Middle English ardaunt, borrowed from Anglo-Norman ardent and Old French ardant, from Latin ardentem, accusative of ardēns, present participle of ardeō (“to burn”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with ardent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ardent.
Questions about saying ardent
How do you pronounce ardent?
Say AR-dunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrdənt/. In British English it is /ˈɑːdənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ardent?
Ardent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · dunt.
Is ardent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːdənt/ (AH-dunt).