How to pronounce gladen
Say it like GLAD-un. Gladen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAD).
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- GLAD
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gladen 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 gladen
American and British speakers say gladen in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlædən/ in the US and /ˈɡlædən/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLAD-un.
What does gladen mean?
- Sword grass.
- Any plant with sword-shaped leaves, especially Iris fetidissima.
Where does gladen come from?
From Old English glaedene from Latin gladiolus (“little sword; sword lily”).
Words that rhyme with gladen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gladen.
Questions about saying gladen
How do you pronounce gladen?
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 gladen?
Gladen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAD). Broken into parts: GLAD · un.
Do Americans and Brits say gladen 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.