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