How to pronounce richen
Say it like RICH-un. Richen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RICH).
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- RICH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Richen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of richen
American and British speakers say richen in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪtʃən/ in the US and /ˈrɪtʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: RICH-un.
What does richen mean?
- To make or render rich or richer.
- To become rich or richer; become superior in quality, condition or effectiveness.
- To gain richness; become heightened or intensified in brilliancy.
Where does richen come from?
From rich + -en.
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Words that rhyme with richen
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Questions about saying richen
How do you pronounce richen?
Say RICH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪtʃən/. In British English it is /ˈrɪtʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in richen?
Richen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RICH). Broken into parts: RICH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say richen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪtʃən/ and the British form is /ˈrɪtʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.