How to pronounce widens
Say it like WY-dunz. Widens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
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- WY
- dunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Widens 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.
- dunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of widens
American and British speakers say widens in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪdənz/ in the US and /ˈwaɪdənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: WY-dunz.
What does widens mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of widen How to pronounce widen
Questions about saying widens
How do you pronounce widens?
Say WY-dunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪdənz/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪdənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in widens?
Widens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · dunz.
Do Americans and Brits say widens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪdənz/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪdənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.