How to pronounce oden
Say it like OH-dun. Oden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊdən/OH-dun
UK British/ˈəʊdən/OH-dun
- OH
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oden 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.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oden
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-dun.
What does oden mean?
noun
- A Japanese one pot winter dish, of varying ingredients.
Questions about saying oden
How do you pronounce oden?
Say OH-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊdən/. In British English it is /ˈəʊdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oden?
Oden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · dun.
Is oden 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 /ˈəʊdən/ (OH-dun).