How to pronounce guilder
Say it like GHIL-der. Guilder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIL).
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- GHIL
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guilder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of guilder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GHIL-duh.
What does guilder mean?
- The former currency unit in the Netherlands, divided into 100 cents.
- The former currency unit in Suriname, divided into 100 cents.
- The current currency unit in the islands of the Caribbean Netherlands, divided into 100 cents.
Where does guilder come from?
From Middle Dutch gulden (“golden”).
Words that rhyme with guilder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of guilder.
Questions about saying guilder
How do you pronounce guilder?
Say GHIL-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guilder?
Guilder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIL). Broken into parts: GHIL · der.
Is guilder 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 /ˈɡɪldə/ (GHIL-duh).