How to pronounce broaden
Say it like BRAW-dun. Broaden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAW).
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- BRAW
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Broaden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of broaden
American and British speakers say broaden in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɔdən/ in the US and /ˈbrɔːdən/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAW-dun.
What does broaden mean?
- To make broad or broader.“broaden one’s knowledge”
- To become broad or broader.“The roads gradually broadened as we drove into the countryside.”
Where does broaden come from?
From broad + -en (verbal suffix).
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Questions about saying broaden
How do you pronounce broaden?
Say BRAW-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɔdən/. In British English it is /ˈbrɔːdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in broaden?
Broaden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAW). Broken into parts: BRAW · dun.
Do Americans and Brits say broaden the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɔdən/ and the British form is /ˈbrɔːdən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.