How to pronounce hinder
Say it like HIN-der. Hinder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIN).
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- HIN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hinder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HINSay 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 hinder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HIN-duh.
What does hinder mean?
- To make difficult to accomplish; to act as an obstacle; to frustrate.“A drought hinders the growth of plants.”
- To delay or impede; to keep back, to prevent.“She hindered a man from committing suicide.”
- Of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear or hind, or which follows.
- comparative form of hind: more hind How to pronounce hind
Where does hinder come from?
From Middle English hindren, from Old English hindrian, from Proto-Germanic *hindrōną, *hinderōną (“to hinder”), from Proto-Germanic *hinder (“back”) (adverb).
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Words that rhyme with hinder
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Questions about saying hinder
How do you pronounce hinder?
Say HIN-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɪndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hinder?
Hinder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIN). Broken into parts: HIN · der.
Is hinder 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 /ˈhɪndə/ (HIN-duh).