How to pronounce laden
Say it like LAY-dun. Laden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of laden
American and British speakers say laden in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪdən/ in the US and /ˈleɪdən/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY-dun.
What does laden mean?
- filled with a great quantity“a tray loaded with dishes”“table laden with food”
- burdened psychologically or mentally“laden with grief”“oppressed by a sense of failure”
- remove with or as if with a ladle“ladle the water out of the bowl”
- fill or place a load on“load a car”“load the truck with hay”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with laden
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Questions about saying laden
How do you pronounce laden?
Say LAY-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪdən/. In British English it is /ˈleɪdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laden?
Laden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · dun.
Do Americans and Brits say laden the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪdən/ and the British form is /ˈleɪdən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.