How to pronounce oaten
Say it like OH-tun. Oaten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oaten 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oaten
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: OH-tun.
What does oaten mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or made of oats.“an oaten cake”
Where does oaten come from?
Inherited from Middle English oten, *aten (“oaten”); equivalent to oat + -en.
Words that rhyme with oaten
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oaten.
Questions about saying oaten
How do you pronounce oaten?
Say OH-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊtən/. In British English it is /ˈəʊtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oaten?
Oaten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · tun.
Is oaten 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 /ˈəʊtən/ (OH-tun).