How to Pronounce Eaten

To pronounce "eaten", say EAT-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈiːt(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈiːt(ə)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “eaten”

"eaten" has 2 syllables: eat-en. It rhymes with cretin and beaten, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: eaton, eton — easy to mix up when writing.

What does eaten mean?

verb

  1. To ingest; to be ingested.
  2. To use up.

adjective

  1. (especially in combination) That has been consumed by eating

Synonyms

botherdisturbworryconsumeswallowbreakfastchow downdine

Words that rhyme with eaten

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cretinbeatenneatenmeetenwheatenzeatinsweetenunbeatencreatinwheatonkreatinfleeten

Related words

consumeddevouredingestedsmokedcorrodeddinnererodeddowned

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eaten"?▾

"Eaten" has 2 syllables: eat · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "eaten"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eaten" is /ˈiːt(ə)n/.

What does "eaten" mean?▾

Eaten: To ingest; to be ingested.

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