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How to pronounce funder

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

VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfʌndɚ/FUHN-der
UK British/ˈfʌndɚ/FUHN-der
  • FUHN
  • der
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Funder pronunciation, sound by sound

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

  1. FUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of funder

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

British respelling: FUHN-der.

What does funder mean?

noun
  1. One who funds.

Where does funder come from?

From fund + -er.

Words that rhyme with funder

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

Questions about saying funder

How do you pronounce funder?

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

How many syllables are in funder?

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

Is funder 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 /ˈfʌndɚ/ (FUHN-der).

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