How to pronounce breeder
Say it like BREE-der. Breeder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BREE).
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- BREE
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breeder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of breeder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BREE-duh.
What does breeder mean?
- A person who breeds plants or animals (professionally).
- A pattern that exhibits quadratic growth by generating multiple copies of a secondary pattern, each of which then generates multiple copies of a tertiary pattern.
- A 40-gallon fish tank, sometimes used to breed fish that is low in height and wide in length, typically measuring 36 inches long, 18 inches wide, and 16 inches high, making it and shallower than a typical 40-gallon aquarium.
Where does breeder come from?
From breed + -er. Cognate with West Frisian brieder (“one who breeds, breeder”), Dutch broeier (“brooder, vagrant”).
Words that rhyme with breeder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of breeder.
Questions about saying breeder
How do you pronounce breeder?
Say BREE-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈbridɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbriːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breeder?
Breeder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BREE). Broken into parts: BREE · der.
Is breeder 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 /ˈbriːdə/ (BREE-duh).