How to pronounce fodder
Say it like FOD-er. Fodder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOD).
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- FOD
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fodder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fodder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOD-uh.
What does fodder mean?
- Food for animals; that which is fed to cattle, horses, and sheep, such as hay, cornstalks, vegetables, etc.
- Tracing paper.
- Stuff; material; something that serves as inspiration or encouragement, especially for satire or humor.
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Words that rhyme with fodder
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Questions about saying fodder
How do you pronounce fodder?
Say FOD-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɒdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fodder?
Fodder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOD). Broken into parts: FOD · er.
Is fodder 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 /ˈfɒdə/ (FOD-uh).