How to pronounce sadden
Say it like SAD-un. Sadden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAD).
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- SAD
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sadden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sadden
American and British speakers say sadden in essentially the same way: /ˈsædən/ in the US and /ˈsædən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAD-un.
What does sadden mean?
- To make sad or unhappy.“It saddens me to think that I might have hurt someone.”
- To become sad or unhappy.
- To darken a color during dyeing.
Where does sadden come from?
From Middle English saddenen, equivalent to sad + -en.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with sadden
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Questions about saying sadden
How do you pronounce sadden?
Say SAD-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈsædən/. In British English it is /ˈsædən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sadden?
Sadden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAD). Broken into parts: SAD · un.
Do Americans and Brits say sadden the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsædən/ and the British form is /ˈsædən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.