How to pronounce waken
Say it like WAY-kun. Waken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waken pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of waken
American and British speakers say waken in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪkən/ in the US and /ˈweɪkən/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAY-kun.
What does waken mean?
- To wake or rouse from sleep.
- To awaken; to cease to sleep; to be awakened; to stir.
Where does waken come from?
From Middle English waknen, from Old English wæcnan, from Proto-Germanic *waknaną.
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Words that rhyme with waken
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Questions about saying waken
How do you pronounce waken?
Say WAY-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪkən/. In British English it is /ˈweɪkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waken?
Waken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · kun.
Do Americans and Brits say waken the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪkən/ and the British form is /ˈweɪkən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.