How to Pronounce Broaden

To pronounce "broaden", say BROAD-en — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

BROAD-en

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💡 Tip for remembering “broaden”

"broaden" has 2 syllables: broad-en. It rhymes with sodden and downtrodden, if that helps it stick.

What does broaden mean?

verb

  1. To make broad or broader.

    “Travel broadens the mind.”

  2. To become broad or broader.

    “The roads gradually broadened as we drove into the countryside.”

Synonyms

extendwiden

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Words that rhyme with broaden

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soddendowntroddentroddenoddenhoddenfloddenshoddenvodunthroddenprekindergartenbodden

Related words

widenextenddiversifywideningextensionenlargeenlargingexpand

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "broaden"?▾

"Broaden" has 2 syllables: broad · en.

What does "broaden" mean?▾

Broaden: To make broad or broader.

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