How to Pronounce Saddened

To pronounce "saddened", say SADD-en-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

SADD-en-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “saddened”

"saddened" has 3 syllables: sadd-en-ed. It rhymes with maddened and gladdened, if that helps it stick.

What does saddened mean?

verb

  1. To make sad or unhappy.

    “It saddens me to think that I might have hurt someone.”

  2. To become sad or unhappy.

Words that rhyme with saddened

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

maddenedgladdened

Related words

sadafflictedappalledbereavedbesetdepressingdisappointeddismayed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "saddened"?▾

"Saddened" has 3 syllables: sadd · en · ed.

What does "saddened" mean?▾

Saddened: To make sad or unhappy.

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