How to pronounce forder
Say it like FOR-der. Forder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of forder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-duh.
What does forder mean?
- One who fords (a stream, river, etc.)
Where does forder come from?
From ford + -er.
Words that rhyme with forder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of forder.
Questions about saying forder
How do you pronounce forder?
Say FOR-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forder?
Forder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · der.
Is forder 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 /ˈfɔːdə/ (FAW-duh).