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Hidden Pronunciation

Hidden is pronounced HI-duhn, IPA /ˈhɪdən/.

HI-duhn

US /ˈhɪdən/  ·  UK /ˈhɪdən/

Syllables: HI · duhn (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)

adjective (also past participle of hide): Put or kept out of sight, or not obvious.

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Hidden in a Sentence

  • The key was hidden under a loose brick.
  • There are hidden costs in the contract.
  • A hidden stair leads up to the attic.

Common Mispronunciations of Hidden

Not HY-den

Hide has a long eye, but hidden clips it to the i of lid. Adding the ending shortens the vowel.

Not hi-DEN

Open loud on HI and let the ending sink to duhn. No English past participle in en takes the beat at the back.

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