How to pronounce wilden
Say it like WYLE-dun. Wilden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLE).
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- WYLE
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wilden pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYLESay 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 wilden
American and British speakers say wilden in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪldən/ in the US and /ˈwaɪldən/ in the UK.
British respelling: WYLE-dun.
What does wilden mean?
- to make or become wild or wilder
Where does wilden come from?
From wild + -en.
Questions about saying wilden
How do you pronounce wilden?
Say WYLE-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪldən/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪldən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wilden?
Wilden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLE). Broken into parts: WYLE · dun.
Do Americans and Brits say wilden the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪldən/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪldən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.