How to pronounce borders
Say it like BOR-derz. Borders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR).
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US American/ˈbɔrdɚz/BOR-derz
UK British/ˈbɔːdəz/BAW-duz
- BOR
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Borders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of borders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAW-duz.
What does borders mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of border How to pronounce border
- plural of border How to pronounce border
Questions about saying borders
How do you pronounce borders?
Say BOR-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔrdɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːdəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in borders?
Borders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR). Broken into parts: BOR · derz.
Is borders 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 /ˈbɔːdəz/ (BAW-duz).