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How to pronounce corder

Say it like KOR-der. Corder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).

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US American/ˈkɔrdɚ/KOR-der
UK British/ˈkɔːdə/KAW-duh
  • KOR
  • der
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Corder pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
  2. derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of corder

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: KAW-duh.

What does corder mean?

noun
  1. One who prepares wood as cordwood.

Where does corder come from?

From cord + -er.

Words that rhyme with corder

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of corder.

Questions about saying corder

How do you pronounce corder?

Say KOR-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in corder?

Corder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · der.

Is corder 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 /ˈkɔːdə/ (KAW-duh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).