How to pronounce widen
Say it like WY-dun. Widen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
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- WY
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Widen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of widen
American and British speakers say widen in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪdən/ in the US and /ˈwaɪdən/ in the UK.
British respelling: WY-dun.
What does widen mean?
- To become wide or wider.“His eyes widened as her negligee fell to the floor.”
- To make wide or wider.
- To let out clothes to a larger size.“She widened his trousers for him.”
Where does widen come from?
From wide + -en (verbal suffix).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying widen
How do you pronounce widen?
Say WY-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪdən/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in widen?
Widen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · dun.
Do Americans and Brits say widen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪdən/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪdən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.