How to pronounce smallen
Say it like SMAW-lun. Smallen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAW).
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- SMAW
- lun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smallen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of smallen
American and British speakers say smallen in essentially the same way: /ˈsmɔlən/ in the US and /ˈsmɔːlən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SMAW-lun.
What does smallen mean?
- To make or become small; diminish
Where does smallen come from?
From small + -en.
Questions about saying smallen
How do you pronounce smallen?
Say SMAW-lun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɔlən/. In British English it is /ˈsmɔːlən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smallen?
Smallen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMAW). Broken into parts: SMAW · lun.
Do Americans and Brits say smallen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsmɔlən/ and the British form is /ˈsmɔːlən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.