How to pronounce colder
Say it like KOHL-der. Colder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHL).
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- KOHL
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHLSay 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 colder
- 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: KOHL-duh.
What does colder mean?
- comparative form of cold: more cold How to pronounce cold
Words that rhyme with colder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of colder.
Questions about saying colder
How do you pronounce colder?
Say KOHL-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colder?
Colder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHL). Broken into parts: KOHL · der.
Is colder 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 /ˈkəʊldə/ (KOHL-duh).