How to pronounce swidden
Say it like SWID-un. Swidden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWID).
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- SWID
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swidden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of swidden
American and British speakers say swidden in essentially the same way: /ˈswɪdən/ in the US and /ˈswɪdən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWID-un.
What does swidden mean?
- An area of land that has been cleared by cutting the vegetation and burning it; slash and burn.
- To clear an area of land by cutting and burning.
Where does swidden come from?
Possibly from a dialectal form *swiden of Middle English swithen, past participle of Middle English swithen (“to burn, scorch, singe”), from Old Norse svíða (“to singe, burn”).
Words that rhyme with swidden
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Questions about saying swidden
How do you pronounce swidden?
Say SWID-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɪdən/. In British English it is /ˈswɪdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swidden?
Swidden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWID). Broken into parts: SWID · un.
Do Americans and Brits say swidden the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈswɪdən/ and the British form is /ˈswɪdən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.