How to pronounce saddens
Say it like SAD-unz. Saddens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAD).
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- SAD
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saddens 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of saddens
American and British speakers say saddens in essentially the same way: /ˈsædənz/ in the US and /ˈsædənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAD-unz.
What does saddens mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sadden How to pronounce sadden
Questions about saying saddens
How do you pronounce saddens?
Say SAD-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsædənz/. In British English it is /ˈsædənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saddens?
Saddens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAD). Broken into parts: SAD · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say saddens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsædənz/ and the British form is /ˈsædənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.