How to Pronounce Laden

To pronounce "laden", say LAD-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈleɪdən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈleɪdən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “laden”

"laden" has 2 syllables: lad-en. It rhymes with maiden and fade-in, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: layden — easy to mix up when writing.

What does laden mean?

verb

  1. To fill or load (related to cargo or a shipment).
  2. To weigh down, oppress, or burden.

adjective

  1. Weighed down with a load, burdened.
  2. Heavy.

    “His comments were laden with deeper meaning.”

Words that rhyme with laden

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

maidenfade-inmenhadenradentrade-inaden-adanfaden

Related words

loadedloadfulloppressedladleburdenedburdendeadweight

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "laden"?▾

"Laden" has 2 syllables: lad · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "laden"?▾

The IPA transcription of "laden" is /ˈleɪdən/.

What does "laden" mean?▾

Laden: To fill or load (related to cargo or a shipment).

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