How to pronounce linden
Say it like LIN-dun. Linden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN).
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- LIN
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of linden
American and British speakers say linden in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪndən/ in the US and /ˈlɪndən/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIN-dun.
What does linden mean?
- Any of various deciduous trees of the genus Tilia, having heart-shaped leaves.
- The soft wood of such trees.
Where does linden come from?
From Middle English linden, from Old English linden (“linden”, adjective), from Proto-Germanic *lindīnaz, from Proto-Germanic *lindō (“linden tree”), equivalent to lind + -en.
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Questions about saying linden
How do you pronounce linden?
Say LIN-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪndən/. In British English it is /ˈlɪndən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linden?
Linden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN). Broken into parts: LIN · dun.
Do Americans and Brits say linden the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪndən/ and the British form is /ˈlɪndən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.