How to pronounce gotten
Say it like GOT-un. Gotten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOT).
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- GOT
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gotten pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gotten
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GOT-un.
Other ways to say gotten
Gotten also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- GAW-tun /ˈɡɔtən/
What does gotten mean?
Where does gotten come from?
Morphologically got + -en.
Words that rhyme with gotten
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gotten.
Questions about saying gotten
How do you pronounce gotten?
Say GOT-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑtən/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gotten?
Gotten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOT). Broken into parts: GOT · un.
Is gotten pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɡɒtən/ (GOT-un).