How to pronounce edder
Say it like ED-er. Edder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED).
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- ED
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of edder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ED-uh.
What does edder mean?
- A long flexible stick, rod or other piece of wood worked into the top of hedge stakes, to bind them together.
- An adder or snake.
Where does edder come from?
From Middle English *edre, *eder, from Old English eder, edor (“hedge, fence”), from Proto-Germanic *edaraz, *eduraz (“hedge, border”).
Words that rhyme with edder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of edder.
Questions about saying edder
How do you pronounce edder?
Say ED-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɛdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in edder?
Edder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ED). Broken into parts: ED · er.
Is edder 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 /ˈɛdə/ (ED-uh).