How to pronounce spoken
Say it like SPOH-kun. Spoken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOH).
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- SPOH
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spoken pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spoken
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SPOH-kun.
What does spoken mean?
- uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination“a spoken message”“the spoken language”
Where does spoken come from?
Morphologically spoke + -n.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with spoken
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Questions about saying spoken
How do you pronounce spoken?
Say SPOH-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˈspoʊkən/. In British English it is /ˈspəʊkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spoken?
Spoken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPOH). Broken into parts: SPOH · kun.
Is spoken pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈspəʊkən/ (SPOH-kun).