How to pronounce hoyden
Say it like HOY-dun. Hoyden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOY).
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- HOY
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoyden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hoyden
American and British speakers say hoyden in essentially the same way: /ˈhɔɪdən/ in the US and /ˈhɔɪdən/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOY-dun.
What does hoyden mean?
- Like a hoyden: high-spirited and boisterous; saucy, tomboyish.
- To behave in a hoydenish manner.
Where does hoyden come from?
Probably from Middle Dutch heyden (“heathen, gypsy”), heidin (Modern Dutch heiden).
Questions about saying hoyden
How do you pronounce hoyden?
Say HOY-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔɪdən/. In British English it is /ˈhɔɪdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoyden?
Hoyden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOY). Broken into parts: HOY · dun.
Do Americans and Brits say hoyden the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɔɪdən/ and the British form is /ˈhɔɪdən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.