How to pronounce elden
Say it like EL-dun. Elden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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- EL
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of elden
American and British speakers say elden in essentially the same way: /ˈɛldən/ in the US and /ˈɛldən/ in the UK.
British respelling: EL-dun.
What does elden mean?
- Rare form of olden. How to pronounce olden
Where does elden come from?
From eld + -en (“pertaining to”).
Questions about saying elden
How do you pronounce elden?
Say EL-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛldən/. In British English it is /ˈɛldən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elden?
Elden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · dun.
Do Americans and Brits say elden the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛldən/ and the British form is /ˈɛldən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.