How to pronounce alder
Say it like AWL-der. Alder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL).
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- AWL
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of alder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AWL-duh.
What does alder mean?
- Any of several trees or shrubs of the genus Alnus, belonging to the birch family.
- An alderman or alderwoman.
Where does alder come from?
Inherited from Middle English aldre, alder, aller, from Old English alor, from Proto-West Germanic *aluʀu, from Proto-Germanic *aluz, *alusō, *alizō, *alisō.
Questions about saying alder
How do you pronounce alder?
Say AWL-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɔːldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alder?
Alder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL). Broken into parts: AWL · der.
Is alder 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 /ˈɔːldə/ (AWL-duh).