Pronunciation: [slˈɪdən] (IPA) 
The word "Slidden" is not commonly used in modern English, but when it is used, it is spelled with two d's. The correct IPA phonetic spelling for this word is /slɪdən/. This word is the past participle of the verb "slide." It is used to describe something that has slid or been slid. While the spelling of "Slidden" may seem unusual, it is a correct spelling of the word and is used in certain contexts.
"Slidden" is an archaic or dialectal form of the past participle of the verb "slide." Derived from the Old English word "slīdan," meaning to move smoothly or silently along a surface, "slidden" refers to an action of sliding or gliding. It is primarily used in a passive sense to describe an object or subject that has undergone the process of sliding or being slid.
When something is described as "slidden," it implies that it has been moved smoothly or unobtrusively, typically along a surface or in a specific direction. The term can be applied to various scenarios, such as an object being slid across a tabletop, a person sliding down a hill or even metaphorically describing a situation where something gradually changes or transitions.
However, it is important to note that "slidden" is not frequently used in contemporary English and is considered archaic. It has largely been replaced by the regular form "slid." Usage of "slidden" is now more commonly found in older texts or in regional dialects where traditional language forms persist. Despite its reduced usage, "slidden" can still be encountered occasionally, particularly in literary or poetic contexts, where authors may intentionally employ archaic language to evoke a certain style or atmosphere.
See slide.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "slidden" is the past participle form of the verb "slide". Its etymology dates back to the Old English period, where the verb was originally spelled as "slīdan". The word can be traced further back to the Proto-Germanic language, with a root form of "slīdaną". This Proto-Germanic word eventually evolved into various Germanic languages, including Old Norse "slīða" and Middle Low German "slīden". Over time, the Old English "slīdan" transformed into "sliden" in its past participle form, which is still used in certain contexts today.
