How to pronounce olden
Say it like OHL-dun. Olden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OHL).
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- OHL
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Olden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHLSay 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 olden
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OHL-dun.
What does olden mean?
- From or relating to a previous era.
- To grow old; age; assume an older appearance or character; become affected by age.
Where does olden come from?
Otherwise derived from Old Norse aldinn (“ancient, old”).
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Questions about saying olden
How do you pronounce olden?
Say OHL-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊldən/. In British English it is /ˈəʊldən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in olden?
Olden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OHL). Broken into parts: OHL · dun.
Is olden 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 /ˈəʊldən/ (OHL-dun).