How to pronounce sodden
Say it like SOD-un. Sodden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOD).
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- SOD
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sodden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sodden
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOD-un.
What does sodden mean?
- Soaked or drenched with liquid; soggy, saturated.
- Drunk; stupid as a result of drunkenness.
- Dull, expressionless (of a person’s appearance).
- To drench, soak or saturate.
- To become soaked.
Where does sodden come from?
German gesotten, Swedish sjuden, Icelandic soðinn.
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Questions about saying sodden
How do you pronounce sodden?
Say SOD-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑdən/. In British English it is /ˈsɒdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sodden?
Sodden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOD). Broken into parts: SOD · un.
Is sodden pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈsɒdən/ (SOD-un).