How to pronounce adder
Say it like AD-er. Adder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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US American/ˈædɚ/AD-er
UK British/ˈædə/AD-uh
- AD
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of adder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AD-uh.
What does adder mean?
noun
- A small venomous serpent of the genus Vipera
- A common European adder (Vipera berus).
- A puff adder, of Africa (genus Bitis).
- Someone who or something which performs arithmetic addition; a machine for adding numbers.
- An electronic device that adds voltages, currents or frequencies.
- Something which adds or increases.“They sought out cost adders with an eye toward eliminating them.”
Questions about saying adder
How do you pronounce adder?
Say AD-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈædɚ/. In British English it is /ˈædə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adder?
Adder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · er.
Is adder pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈædə/ (AD-uh).