How to Pronounce Golden

To pronounce "golden", say GOLD-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡəʊl.dən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɡəʊl.dən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “golden”

"golden" has 2 syllables: gold-en. It rhymes with beholden and embolden, if that helps it stick.

What does golden mean?

noun

  1. Kyphosus vaigiensis, a fish found in southeast Asia.

adjective

  1. Made of, or relating to, gold.

    “She wore a golden crown.”

  2. Having a colour or other richness suggestive of gold.

    “Under a golden sun.”

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Words that rhyme with golden

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beholdenemboldenmoldensoldancoldenmoulden

Related words

gildedaureategiltgoldmetalmetalliccoloredchromatic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "golden"?▾

"Golden" has 2 syllables: gold · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "golden"?▾

The IPA transcription of "golden" is /ˈɡəʊl.dən/.

What does "golden" mean?▾

Golden: Kyphosus vaigiensis, a fish found in southeast Asia.

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