How to pronounce girdler
Say it like GUR-duh-ler. Girdler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR).
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- GUR
- duh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Girdler 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of girdler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GUR-duh-luh.
What does girdler mean?
- Any of several insects that remove rings of bark for nest material.
Where does girdler come from?
From Middle English girdeler; equivalent to girdle + -er.
Words that rhyme with girdler
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of girdler.
Questions about saying girdler
How do you pronounce girdler?
Say GUR-duh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɝdəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɜːdələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in girdler?
Girdler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUR). Broken into parts: GUR · duh · ler.
Is girdler 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 /ˈɡɜːdələ/ (GUR-duh-luh).