How to pronounce bidder
Say it like BID-er. Bidder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BID).
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- BID
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bidder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bidder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BID-uh.
What does bidder mean?
- Someone who bids (all senses), but most commonly, one offers to pay a specified price at an auction.“The highest bidder shall get the house.”
- One who commands or orders.
- One who asks or invites.
Where does bidder come from?
From Middle English bidder, biddere, equivalent to bid + -er.
Words that rhyme with bidder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bidder.
Questions about saying bidder
How do you pronounce bidder?
Say BID-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bidder?
Bidder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BID). Broken into parts: BID · er.
Is bidder 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 /ˈbɪdə/ (BID-uh).