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