How to pronounce bordarius
Say it like bor-DER-ee-us. Bordarius has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DER).
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- bor
- DER
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bordarius pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- borKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- DERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bordarius
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: baw-DAIR-ee-us.
What does bordarius mean?
- Synonym of bordar (“person ranking below villeins and above serfs”).
Where does bordarius come from?
Borrowed from Medieval Latin bordarius, from Old French borde (“hut, cabin, small farm”) + -arius.
Words that rhyme with bordarius
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Questions about saying bordarius
How do you pronounce bordarius?
Say bor-DER-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /bɔrˈdɛriəs/. In British English it is /bɔːˈdɛəriəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bordarius?
Bordarius has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DER). Broken into parts: bor · DER · ee · us.
Is bordarius 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 /bɔːˈdɛəriəs/ (baw-DAIR-ee-us).