How to pronounce earthen
Say it like UR-thun. Earthen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR).
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- UR
- thun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earthen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- thunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of earthen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UR-thun.
What does earthen mean?
- Made of earth or mud.
- Made of clay.
- to provide or add soil to
- to make earthly or earthlike
Where does earthen come from?
From Middle English erthen, urthen, from Old English eorþen, yrþen, ierþen (“made of earth”), from Proto-Germanic *irþīnaz.
Questions about saying earthen
How do you pronounce earthen?
Say UR-thun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝθən/. In British English it is /ˈɜːθən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earthen?
Earthen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UR). Broken into parts: UR · thun.
Is earthen pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɜːθən/ (UR-thun).