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How to pronounce fader

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

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US American/ˈfeɪdɚ/FAY-der
UK British/ˈfeɪdə/FAY-duh
  • FAY
  • der
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Fader pronunciation, sound by sound

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

  1. FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
  2. derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of fader

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

British respelling: FAY-duh.

What does fader mean?

noun
  1. A device used to raise and lower sound volume.
  2. A program or algorithm for fading out colors.
adjective
  1. comparative form of fade: more fade How to pronounce fade

Where does fader come from?

From fade (verb) + -er.

Words that rhyme with fader

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

Questions about saying fader

How do you pronounce fader?

Say FAY-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in fader?

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

Is fader 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 /ˈfeɪdə/ (FAY-duh).

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