How to pronounce gladder
Say it like GLAD-er. Gladder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAD).
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- GLAD
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gladder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gladder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GLAD-uh.
What does gladder mean?
- comparative form of glad: more glad How to pronounce glad
Where does gladder come from?
From Middle English gladere, from Old English glædra (adjective), glador (adverb), comparative of glæd (“glad, shining, bright”).
Questions about saying gladder
How do you pronounce gladder?
Say GLAD-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlædər/. In British English it is /ˈɡlædə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gladder?
Gladder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAD). Broken into parts: GLAD · er.
Is gladder 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 /ˈɡlædə/ (GLAD-uh).