How to pronounce der
Say it like DUR. Der is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Der pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of der
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DUR.
What does der mean?
- Disdainful indication that something is obvious.
- Indication of stupidity.
Where does der come from?
Imitative. Compare dur.
Words that rhyme with der
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of der.
Questions about saying der
How do you pronounce der?
Say DUR. The American pronunciation is /dɝ/. In British English it is /dɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in der?
Der is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DUR.
Is der 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 /dɜː/ (DUR).