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