How to pronounce eider
Say it like EYE-der. Eider has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eider pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay 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 eider
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EYE-duh.
What does eider mean?
- Any of the species of Somateria spp. and Polysticta stelleri or of the seaduck subfamily Merginae, which line their nests with fine down (taken from their own bodies).
Where does eider come from?
From Icelandic æðar, genitive of æðr, probably reaching English via Swedish eider (now ejder), from a North Germanic root.
Words that rhyme with eider
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eider.
Questions about saying eider
How do you pronounce eider?
Say EYE-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈaɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eider?
Eider has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · der.
Is eider 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 /ˈaɪdə/ (EYE-duh).