How to pronounce rident
Say it like RY-dunt. Rident has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rident pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rident
American and British speakers say rident in essentially the same way: /ˈraɪdənt/ in the US and /ˈraɪdənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: RY-dunt.
What does rident mean?
- laughing
Where does rident come from?
From Latin ridens, present participle of ridere (“to laugh”).
Questions about saying rident
How do you pronounce rident?
Say RY-dunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪdənt/. In British English it is /ˈraɪdənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rident?
Rident has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · dunt.
Do Americans and Brits say rident the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraɪdənt/ and the British form is /ˈraɪdənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.