How to pronounce asunder
Say it like uh-SUHN-der. Asunder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce asunder. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- uh
- SUHN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asunder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of asunder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-SUHN-duh.
What does asunder mean?
- widely separated especially in space“as wide asunder as pole from pole”
- into parts or pieces“he took his father's watch apart”“split apart”
Words that rhyme with asunder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of asunder.
Questions about saying asunder
How do you pronounce asunder?
Say uh-SUHN-der. The American pronunciation is /əˈsʌndɚ/. In British English it is /əˈsʌndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asunder?
Asunder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHN). Broken into parts: uh · SUHN · der.
Is asunder 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 /əˈsʌndə/ (uh-SUHN-duh).