How to pronounce wardens
Say it like WOR-dunz. Wardens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
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US American/ˈwɔrdənz/WOR-dunz
UK British/ˈwɔːdənz/WAW-dunz
- WOR
- dunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wardens 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.
- dunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wardens
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-dunz.
What does wardens mean?
noun
- plural of warden How to pronounce warden
Questions about saying wardens
How do you pronounce wardens?
Say WOR-dunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrdənz/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːdənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wardens?
Wardens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · dunz.
Is wardens 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 /ˈwɔːdənz/ (WAW-dunz).