How to pronounce intruder
Say it like in-TROO-der. Intruder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROO).
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- in
- TROO
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intruder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of intruder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-TROO-duh.
What does intruder mean?
- Someone who intrudes.“All intruders will be shot!”
Where does intruder come from?
From intrude + -er.
Questions about saying intruder
How do you pronounce intruder?
Say in-TROO-der. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈtrudɚ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈtruːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intruder?
Intruder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROO). Broken into parts: in · TROO · der.
Is intruder 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 /ɪnˈtruːdə/ (in-TROO-duh).