How to pronounce girders
Say it like GUR-derz. Girders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR).
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US American/ˈɡɝdɚz/GUR-derz
UK British/ˈɡɜːdəz/GUR-duz
- GUR
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Girders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of girders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUR-duz.
What does girders mean?
noun
- plural of girder How to pronounce girder
Questions about saying girders
How do you pronounce girders?
Say GUR-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɝdɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɡɜːdəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in girders?
Girders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR). Broken into parts: GUR · derz.
Is girders 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 /ˈɡɜːdəz/ (GUR-duz).