How to pronounce trodden
Say it like TROD-un. Trodden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROD).
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- TROD
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trodden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRODSay 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 trodden
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TROD-un.
What does trodden mean?
Words that rhyme with trodden
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Questions about saying trodden
How do you pronounce trodden?
Say TROD-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɑdən/. In British English it is /ˈtrɒdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trodden?
Trodden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TROD). Broken into parts: TROD · un.
Is trodden 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 /ˈtrɒdən/ (TROD-un).