How to pronounce balder
Say it like BAWL-der. Balder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWL).
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US American/ˈbɔldɚ/BAWL-der
UK British/ˈbɔːldə/BAWL-duh
- BAWL
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Balder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAWLSay 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 balder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAWL-duh.
What does balder mean?
adjective
- comparative form of bald: more bald How to pronounce bald
Questions about saying balder
How do you pronounce balder?
Say BAWL-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in balder?
Balder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWL). Broken into parts: BAWL · der.
Is balder 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 /ˈbɔːldə/ (BAWL-duh).