How to pronounce ridden
Say it like RID-un. Ridden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RID).
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- RID
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ridden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIDSay 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 ridden
American and British speakers say ridden in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪdən/ in the US and /ˈrɪdən/ in the UK.
British respelling: RID-un.
What does ridden mean?
- past participle of ride How to pronounce ride
- Full of.
- Oppressed, dominated or plagued by.
Words that rhyme with ridden
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ridden.
Questions about saying ridden
How do you pronounce ridden?
Say RID-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪdən/. In British English it is /ˈrɪdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ridden?
Ridden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RID). Broken into parts: RID · un.
Do Americans and Brits say ridden the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪdən/ and the British form is /ˈrɪdən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.