How to pronounce Odin
Say it like OH-dun. Odin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Odin 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 Odin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-din.
What does Odin mean?
- A mountain on Baffin Island, Canada.
Where does Odin come from?
Learned borrowing from Old Norse Óðinn (whence Icelandic Óðinn, Norwegian Nynorsk Oden), akin to Old High German Wodan and Old English Wōden.
Questions about saying Odin
How do you pronounce Odin?
Say OH-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊdən/. In British English it is /ˈəʊdɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Odin?
Odin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · dun.
Is Odin 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 /ˈəʊdɪn/ (OH-din).