How to pronounce loden
Say it like LOH-dun. Loden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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US American/ˈloʊdən/LOH-dun
UK British/ˈləʊdən/LOH-dun
- LOH
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of loden
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-dun.
What does loden mean?
noun
- A thick waterproof cloth used for garments.
- A dark green color, like that of loden cloth.
- Of a dark green color, like that of loden cloth.
Where does loden come from?
Borrowed from German Loden.
Questions about saying loden
How do you pronounce loden?
Say LOH-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊdən/. In British English it is /ˈləʊdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loden?
Loden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · dun.
Is loden pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈləʊdən/ (LOH-dun).