How to pronounce Eden
Say it like EE-dun. Eden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Eden. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- EE
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Eden
American and British speakers say Eden in essentially the same way: /ˈidən/ in the US and /ˈiːdən/ in the UK.
British respelling: EE-dun.
What does Eden mean?
- A paradise on Earth.
- A state of innocence.
Questions about saying Eden
How do you pronounce Eden?
Say EE-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈidən/. In British English it is /ˈiːdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Eden?
Eden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · dun.
Do Americans and Brits say Eden the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈidən/ and the British form is /ˈiːdən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.