How to pronounce blinder
Say it like BLYNE-der. Blinder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLYNE).
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- BLYNE
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blinder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLYNESay 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 blinder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLYNE-duh.
What does blinder mean?
- comparative form of blind: more blind How to pronounce blind
- A bag or cloth put over the head of a difficult horse while it is being handled or mounted.
- A screen attached to a horse's bridle preventing it from being able to see things to its side.
- Something that impairs visual or mental perception in a way figuratively compared to horses' blinders.
- To fit (a horse) with blinders.
- To obstruct the vision of.
Where does blinder come from?
From blind + -er.
Words that rhyme with blinder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blinder.
Questions about saying blinder
How do you pronounce blinder?
Say BLYNE-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈblaɪndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈblaɪndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blinder?
Blinder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLYNE). Broken into parts: BLYNE · der.
Is blinder 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 /ˈblaɪndə/ (BLYNE-duh).