How to pronounce glidden
Say it like GLID-un. Glidden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLID).
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- GLID
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glidden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of glidden
American and British speakers say glidden in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlɪdən/ in the US and /ˈɡlɪdən/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLID-un.
What does glidden mean?
- alternative past participle of glide. How to pronounce glide
Words that rhyme with glidden
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glidden.
Questions about saying glidden
How do you pronounce glidden?
Say GLID-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɪdən/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɪdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glidden?
Glidden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLID). Broken into parts: GLID · un.
Do Americans and Brits say glidden the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlɪdən/ and the British form is /ˈɡlɪdən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.