How to pronounce herder
Say it like HUR-der. Herder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR).
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- HUR
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of herder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HUR-duh.
What does herder mean?
- One who herds.
Where does herder come from?
From Middle English herder, herdere, hurder (attested as a surname), an alteration of Middle English herde (“herder, herdsman”), from Old English hyrde, hierde (“herder”), from Proto-West Germanic *hirdī, from Proto-Germanic *hirdijaz, equivalent to herd + -er.
Words that rhyme with herder
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Questions about saying herder
How do you pronounce herder?
Say HUR-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɝdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɜːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herder?
Herder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUR). Broken into parts: HUR · der.
Is herder 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 /ˈhɜːdə/ (HUR-duh).