How to pronounce bladdered
Say it like BLAD-erd. Bladdered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAD).
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- BLAD
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bladdered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bladdered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLAD-ud.
What does bladdered mean?
- Having a specified kind of bladder.
- Drunk.
- Swollen like a bladder; bladdery.
Where does bladdered come from?
From bladder + -ed.
Questions about saying bladdered
How do you pronounce bladdered?
Say BLAD-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈblædɚd/. In British English it is /ˈblædəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bladdered?
Bladdered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLAD). Broken into parts: BLAD · erd.
Is bladdered 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 /ˈblædəd/ (BLAD-ud).