How to pronounce deaden
Say it like DED-un. Deaden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED).
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- DED
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deaden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deaden
American and British speakers say deaden in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛdən/ in the US and /ˈdɛdən/ in the UK.
British respelling: DED-un.
What does deaden mean?
- To render less lively; to diminish; to muffle.“deaden the pain”
- To become less lively; to diminish (by itself).
- To make soundproof.“to deaden a wall or a floor”
Where does deaden come from?
From dead + -en. Compare Dutch doden (“to kill”), West Frisian deadzje (“to kill”).
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Words that rhyme with deaden
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Questions about saying deaden
How do you pronounce deaden?
Say DED-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛdən/. In British English it is /ˈdɛdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deaden?
Deaden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED). Broken into parts: DED · un.
Do Americans and Brits say deaden the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛdən/ and the British form is /ˈdɛdən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.