How to pronounce binder
Say it like BYNE-der. Binder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BYNE).
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- BYNE
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Binder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of binder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BYNE-duh.
What does binder mean?
- Someone who binds.
- Someone who binds books; a bookbinder.
- A cover or holder for unbound papers, pages, etc.
Where does binder come from?
From Middle English byndere; equivalent to bind + -er.
Words that rhyme with binder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of binder.
Questions about saying binder
How do you pronounce binder?
Say BYNE-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in binder?
Binder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BYNE). Broken into parts: BYNE · der.
Is binder 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 /ˈbaɪndə/ (BYNE-duh).