How to pronounce madden
Say it like MAD-un. Madden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAD).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmædən/MAD-un
UK British/ˈmædəən/MAD-uh-un
- MAD
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Madden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of madden
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: MAD-uh-un.
What does madden mean?
verb
- To make angry.
- To make insane; to inflame with passion.
Where does madden come from?
Inherited from Middle English madden.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with madden
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of madden.
Questions about saying madden
How do you pronounce madden?
Say MAD-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈmædən/. In British English it is /ˈmædəən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in madden?
Madden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAD). Broken into parts: MAD · un.
Is madden pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈmædəən/ (MAD-uh-un).