How to pronounce collider
Say it like kuh-LY-der. Collider has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY).
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- kuh
- LY
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collider pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of collider
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-LY-duh.
What does collider mean?
- Any of several forms of particle accelerator in which two opposing beams of particles collide.
- A node in a causal graph that has at least two incoming edges.
- A model of the shape of an object for purposes of collision detection.
Where does collider come from?
From collide + -er.
Words that rhyme with collider
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of collider.
Questions about saying collider
How do you pronounce collider?
Say kuh-LY-der. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlaɪdɚ/. In British English it is /kəˈlaɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collider?
Collider has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY). Broken into parts: kuh · LY · der.
Is collider 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 /kəˈlaɪdə/ (kuh-LY-duh).