How to pronounce coder
Say it like KOH-der. Coder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of coder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-duh.
What does coder mean?
- A device that generates a code, often as a series of pulses.
- A person who assigns codes or classifications.
- A programmer (computer programmer).
Where does coder come from?
From code + -er.
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Words that rhyme with coder
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Questions about saying coder
How do you pronounce coder?
Say KOH-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coder?
Coder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · der.
Is coder 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 /ˈkəʊdə/ (KOH-duh).