How to pronounce gladden
Say it like GLAD-un. Gladden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAD).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce gladden. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GLAD
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gladden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gladden
American and British speakers say gladden in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlædən/ in the US and /ˈɡlædən/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLAD-un.
What does gladden mean?
- To cause (something) to become more glad.
Where does gladden come from?
From glad + -en.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with gladden
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gladden.
Questions about saying gladden
How do you pronounce gladden?
Say GLAD-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlædən/. In British English it is /ˈɡlædən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gladden?
Gladden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAD). Broken into parts: GLAD · un.
Do Americans and Brits say gladden the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlædən/ and the British form is /ˈɡlædən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.