How to pronounce builder
Say it like BIL-der. Builder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL).
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- BIL
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Builder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of builder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BIL-duh.
What does builder mean?
- a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
- a person who creates a business or who organizes and develops a country“empire builder”
- someone who contracts for and supervises construction (as of a building)
Where does builder come from?
From Middle English byldere, buyldere, from bylden + -er.
Words that rhyme with builder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of builder.
Questions about saying builder
How do you pronounce builder?
Say BIL-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɪldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in builder?
Builder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL). Broken into parts: BIL · der.
Is builder 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 /ˈbɪldə/ (BIL-duh).