How to pronounce carder
Say it like KAR-der. Carder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of carder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAH-duh.
What does carder mean?
- A person employed to card wool.
- A carding machine.
- A criminal who steals information from credit cards.
Where does carder come from?
From card + -er.
Words that rhyme with carder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of carder.
Questions about saying carder
How do you pronounce carder?
Say KAR-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɑːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carder?
Carder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · der.
Is carder 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 /ˈkɑːdə/ (KAH-duh).