How to pronounce chowder
Say it like CHOW-der. Chowder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOW).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtʃaʊdɚ/CHOW-der
UK British/ˈtʃaʊdə/CHOW-duh
- CHOW
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chowder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of chowder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHOW-duh.
What does chowder mean?
noun
- A thick, creamy soup or stew.“fish chowder”
- A stew, particularly fish or seafood, not necessarily thickened.
- Alternative spelling of jowter.
- To make (seafood, etc.) into chowder.
Where does chowder come from?
Possibly from older English jowter (“fish monger”).
Words that rhyme with chowder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chowder.
Questions about saying chowder
How do you pronounce chowder?
Say CHOW-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃaʊdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃaʊdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chowder?
Chowder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHOW). Broken into parts: CHOW · der.
Is chowder 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 /ˈtʃaʊdə/ (CHOW-duh).