How to pronounce hider
Say it like HY-der. Hider has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hider pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hider
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HY-duh.
What does hider mean?
- One who hides oneself or a thing.
Where does hider come from?
From hide + -er.
Words that rhyme with hider
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hider.
Questions about saying hider
How do you pronounce hider?
Say HY-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hider?
Hider has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · der.
Is hider 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 /ˈhaɪdə/ (HY-duh).