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