How to pronounce fonder
Say it like FON-der. Fonder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FON).
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- FON
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fonder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fonder
- 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: FON-duh.
What does fonder mean?
- comparative form of fond: more fond How to pronounce fond
Words that rhyme with fonder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fonder.
Questions about saying fonder
How do you pronounce fonder?
Say FON-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɒndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fonder?
Fonder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FON). Broken into parts: FON · der.
Is fonder 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 /ˈfɒndə/ (FON-duh).