How to pronounce Ogden
Say it like OG-dun. Ogden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OG).
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US American/ˈɑɡdən/OG-dun
UK British/ˈɒɡdən/OG-dun
- OG
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ogden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Ogden
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OG-dun.
What does Ogden mean?
noun
- English psychologist who collaborated with I. A. Richards in designing Basic English (1889-1957)
- a town in northern Utah settled by Mormons
Questions about saying Ogden
How do you pronounce Ogden?
Say OG-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑɡdən/. In British English it is /ˈɒɡdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Ogden?
Ogden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OG). Broken into parts: OG · dun.
Is Ogden pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒɡdən/ (OG-dun).