How to pronounce bidden
Say it like BID-in. Bidden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BID).
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- BID
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bidden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bidden
American and British speakers say bidden in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪdɪn/ in the US and /ˈbɪdən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BID-un.
What does bidden mean?
- past participle of bid How to pronounce bid
- past participle of bide How to pronounce bide
Questions about saying bidden
How do you pronounce bidden?
Say BID-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪdɪn/. In British English it is /ˈbɪdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bidden?
Bidden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BID). Broken into parts: BID · in.
Do Americans and Brits say bidden the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪdɪn/ and the British form is /ˈbɪdən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.