How to pronounce Leyden
Say it like LY-dun. Leyden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leyden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Leyden
American and British speakers say Leyden in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪdən/ in the US and /ˈlaɪdən/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-dun.
What does Leyden mean?
- a city in the western Netherlands; residence of the Pilgrim Fathers for 11 years before they sailed for America in 1620
Words that rhyme with Leyden
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Leyden.
Questions about saying Leyden
How do you pronounce Leyden?
Say LY-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪdən/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Leyden?
Leyden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · dun.
Do Americans and Brits say Leyden the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪdən/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪdən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.