To pronounce "gladden", say GLADD-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡlædən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
gladden
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/ˈɡlædən/
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"gladden" has 2 syllables: gladd-en. It rhymes with gladen and adhan, if that helps it stick.
verb
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"Gladden" has 2 syllables: gladd · en.
The IPA transcription of "gladden" is /ˈɡlædən/.
Gladden: To cause (something) to become more glad.
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