How to Pronounce Hidden

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhɪd(ə)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hidden”

"hidden" has 2 syllables: hidd-en. It rhymes with forbidden and ridden, if that helps it stick.

What does hidden mean?

adjective

  1. Located or positioned out of sight; not visually apparent.

    “hidden treasure; hidden talents”

  2. Obscure.

verb

  1. To put (something) in a place where it will be harder to discover or out of sight.

    “He hides his magazines under the bed.”

  2. To put oneself in a place where one will be harder to find or out of sight.

Synonyms

concealhide awaysecretego undercoverhide outlie low

Antonyms

discloseexposerevealshowuncover

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Words that rhyme with hidden

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

forbiddenriddenoverriddenbedriddenbiddenbrydonglidden

Related words

obscuresecretinvisibleunseeableburiedconcealedlatentsubtle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hidden"?▾

"Hidden" has 2 syllables: hidd · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "hidden"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hidden" is /ˈhɪd(ə)n/.

What does "hidden" mean?▾

Hidden: Located or positioned out of sight; not visually apparent.

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