How to pronounce colden
Say it like KOHL-dun. Colden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHL).
- KOHL
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of colden
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOHL-dun.
What does colden mean?
- To grow or make cold.“Even the snowboarding accident that he had last year that left him bedbound for 2 weeks did not seem to colden his passion for this sport.”
Where does colden come from?
From cold + -en. Compare Middle English colden (“to colden”), from Old English cealdian (“to colden”).
Words that rhyme with colden
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of colden.
Questions about saying colden
How do you pronounce colden?
Say KOHL-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊldən/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊldən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colden?
Colden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHL). Broken into parts: KOHL · dun.
Is colden pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊldən/ (KOHL-dun).