How to pronounce gilder
Say it like GHIL-der. Gilder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIL).
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- GHIL
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gilder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gilder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GHIL-duh.
What does gilder mean?
- One who gilds; especially one whose occupation is to overlay things with gold.
Where does gilder come from?
From Middle English gilder (“gilder; goldsmith”) [and other forms], from gilden (“to cover with gilding, gild; to decorate with gold”) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰelh₃- (“green, yellow”)) + -er, -ere (suffix forming agent nouns,
Words that rhyme with gilder
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Questions about saying gilder
How do you pronounce gilder?
Say GHIL-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gilder?
Gilder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIL). Broken into parts: GHIL · der.
Is gilder 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 /ˈɡɪldə/ (GHIL-duh).