How to pronounce elders
Say it like EL-derz. Elders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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US American/ˈɛldɚz/EL-derz
UK British/ˈɛldəz/EL-duz
- EL
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elders pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of elders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EL-duz.
What does elders mean?
noun
- plural of elder How to pronounce elder
- third-person singular simple present indicative of elder How to pronounce elder
Questions about saying elders
How do you pronounce elders?
Say EL-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛldɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɛldəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elders?
Elders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · derz.
Is elders 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 /ˈɛldəz/ (EL-duz).