How to pronounce broadens
Say it like BRAW-dunz. Broadens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAW).
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- BRAW
- dunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Broadens 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.
- dunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of broadens
American and British speakers say broadens in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɔdənz/ in the US and /ˈbrɔːdənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAW-dunz.
What does broadens mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of broaden How to pronounce broaden
Questions about saying broadens
How do you pronounce broadens?
Say BRAW-dunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɔdənz/. In British English it is /ˈbrɔːdənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in broadens?
Broadens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAW). Broken into parts: BRAW · dunz.
Do Americans and Brits say broadens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɔdənz/ and the British form is /ˈbrɔːdənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.