How to pronounce girder
Say it like GUR-der. Girder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR).
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- GUR
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Girder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of girder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUR-duh.
What does girder mean?
- A beam of steel, wood, or reinforced concrete, used as a main horizontal support in a building or structure.
- One who girds; a satirist.
Where does girder come from?
From gird + -er.
Words that rhyme with girder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of girder.
Questions about saying girder
How do you pronounce girder?
Say GUR-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɝdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɜːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in girder?
Girder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR). Broken into parts: GUR · der.
Is girder 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 /ˈɡɜːdə/ (GUR-duh).