How to pronounce bordered
Say it like BOR-derd. Bordered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR).
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- BOR
- derd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bordered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- derdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bordered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAW-dud.
What does bordered mean?
Words that rhyme with bordered
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Questions about saying bordered
How do you pronounce bordered?
Say BOR-derd. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔrdɚd/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːdəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bordered?
Bordered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR). Broken into parts: BOR · derd.
Is bordered 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 /ˈbɔːdəd/ (BAW-dud).