How to pronounce grader
Say it like GRAY-der. Grader has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY).
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- GRAY
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grader pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of grader
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GRAY-duh.
What does grader mean?
- A machine used in road maintenance, construction, and mining for leveling large surfaces.
- A machine used to sort food by size or quality.
- One who grades, or that by means of which grading is done or facilitated.“the graders of a school examination”
Where does grader come from?
From grade + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (measurement suffix) (sense 4).
Words that rhyme with grader
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grader.
Questions about saying grader
How do you pronounce grader?
Say GRAY-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grader?
Grader has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY). Broken into parts: GRAY · der.
Is grader 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 /ˈɡreɪdə/ (GRAY-duh).