How to Pronounce "waken"
word
ˈweɪkən
WAY-kuhn
wˈeɪkən
WAY-kuhn
Definition
To stop sleeping or to make someone stop sleeping. Sometimes also used to mean making someone more aware of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈweɪkən
British English
wˈeɪkən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAY-kuhn
UK
WAY-kuhn
Listen in Context
I usually waken at six o'clock.
Loud noises can waken a baby.
Please do not waken your sister.
It took the smell of coffee to finally waken him.