How to pronounce hoarder
Say it like HOR-der. Hoarder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR).
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- HOR
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hoarder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hoarder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAW-duh.
What does hoarder mean?
- One who hoards; one who accumulates, collects, and stores, especially one who does so to excess.
Where does hoarder come from?
From Middle English horder, hordere (“a keeper of a store of goods”), from Old English hordere (“a treasurer, steward, chamberlain”), equivalent to hoard + -er.
Words that rhyme with hoarder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hoarder.
Questions about saying hoarder
How do you pronounce hoarder?
Say HOR-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hoarder?
Hoarder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOR). Broken into parts: HOR · der.
Is hoarder 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 /ˈhɔːdə/ (HAW-duh).