How to pronounce louden
Say it like LOW-dun. Louden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOW).
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- LOW
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Louden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of louden
American and British speakers say louden in essentially the same way: /ˈlaʊdən/ in the US and /ˈlaʊdən/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOW-dun.
What does louden mean?
- To become louder.
Where does louden come from?
From loud + -en.
Questions about saying louden
How do you pronounce louden?
Say LOW-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaʊdən/. In British English it is /ˈlaʊdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in louden?
Louden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOW). Broken into parts: LOW · dun.
Do Americans and Brits say louden the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaʊdən/ and the British form is /ˈlaʊdən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.