How to pronounce oaken
Say it like OH-kun. Oaken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oaken pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oaken
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-kun.
What does oaken mean?
- Made from the wood of the oak tree. Also in metaphorical uses, suggesting robustness.
Where does oaken come from?
Inherited from Middle English oken (also eken), from Old English ācen, ǣċen (“of oak”), from Proto-Germanic *aikīnaz, equivalent to oak + -en (adjectival suffix).
Words that rhyme with oaken
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oaken.
Questions about saying oaken
How do you pronounce oaken?
Say OH-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊkən/. In British English it is /ˈəʊkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oaken?
Oaken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · kun.
Is oaken 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 /ˈəʊkən/ (OH-kun).