How to pronounce golden
Say it like GOHL-dun. Golden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHL).
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- GOHL
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Golden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of golden
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOHL-dun.
What does golden mean?
- having the deep slightly brownish color of gold“long aureate (or golden) hair”“a gold carpet”
- marked by peace and prosperity“a golden era”“the halcyon days of the clipper trade”
- made from or covered with gold“gold coins”“the gold dome of the Capitol”
Where does golden come from?
Cognate with Dutch gouden, gulden (“golden”), German gülden, golden (“golden”), Danish gylden (“golden”).
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Words that rhyme with golden
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Questions about saying golden
How do you pronounce golden?
Say GOHL-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊldən/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊldən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in golden?
Golden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOHL). Broken into parts: GOHL · dun.
Is golden pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡəʊldən/ (GOHL-dun).