How to pronounce warden
Say it like WOR-dun. Warden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
- WOR
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of warden
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-dun.
What does warden mean?
- A chief administrative officer of a prison.
- An official charged with supervisory duties or with the enforcement of specific laws or regulations; such as a game warden or air-raid warden.
- A governing official in various institutions“the warden of a college”
- To carry out the duties of a warden.
- A variety of pear.
Where does warden come from?
From Middle English wardein, from Anglo-Norman wardein, from warder (“to guard”), variant of Old French guarder (“to guard”) (whence modern French garder, also English guard), from Proto-Germanic *wardāną; related to Old High German wartēn (“to watch”).
Words that rhyme with warden
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of warden.
Questions about saying warden
How do you pronounce warden?
Say WOR-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrdən/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warden?
Warden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · dun.
Is warden pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwɔːdən/ (WAW-dun).