How to pronounce ruden
Say it like ROO-dun. Ruden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ruden
American and British speakers say ruden in essentially the same way: /ˈrudən/ in the US and /ˈruːdən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-dun.
What does ruden mean?
- To make rude; make raw, simplified, or more robust; toughen.
Where does ruden come from?
From rude + -en.
Questions about saying ruden
How do you pronounce ruden?
Say ROO-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈrudən/. In British English it is /ˈruːdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruden?
Ruden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · dun.
Do Americans and Brits say ruden the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrudən/ and the British form is /ˈruːdən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.