How to Pronounce Swidden

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈswɪdən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “swidden”

"swidden" has 2 syllables: swidd-en. It rhymes with sudden and midden, if that helps it stick.

What does swidden mean?

noun

  1. An area of land that has been cleared by cutting the vegetation and burning it; slash and burn.

verb

  1. To clear an area of land by cutting and burning.

Words that rhyme with swidden

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

suddenmiddenchiddencuddenstriddensliddenruddenbudden

Related words

horticulturalistsburn-clearingslashpyrocultureslashingtavyclearcutswath

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "swidden"?▾

"Swidden" has 2 syllables: swidd · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "swidden"?▾

The IPA transcription of "swidden" is /ˈswɪdən/.

What does "swidden" mean?▾

Swidden: An area of land that has been cleared by cutting the vegetation and burning it; slash and burn.

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