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