How to pronounce cinders
Say it like SIN-derz. Cinders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN).
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- SIN
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cinders pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SINSay 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 cinders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIN-duz.
What does cinders mean?
- plural of cinder How to pronounce cinder
- Fragments of lava; scoria.
Words that rhyme with cinders
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Questions about saying cinders
How do you pronounce cinders?
Say SIN-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪndɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪndəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cinders?
Cinders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIN). Broken into parts: SIN · derz.
Is cinders 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 /ˈsɪndəz/ (SIN-duz).