How to pronounce risen
Say it like RIZ-un. Risen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIZ).
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- RIZ
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Risen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIZSay 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 risen
American and British speakers say risen in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪzən/ in the US and /ˈrɪzən/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIZ-un.
What does risen mean?
- (of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon“the risen sun”
Where does risen come from?
Morphologically rise + -n.
Words that rhyme with risen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of risen.
Questions about saying risen
How do you pronounce risen?
Say RIZ-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪzən/. In British English it is /ˈrɪzən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in risen?
Risen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIZ). Broken into parts: RIZ · un.
Do Americans and Brits say risen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪzən/ and the British form is /ˈrɪzən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.