How to pronounce ladders
Say it like LAD-erz. Ladders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAD).
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US American/ˈlædɚz/LAD-erz
UK British/ˈlædəz/LAD-uz
- LAD
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ladders pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ladders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAD-uz.
What does ladders mean?
noun
- plural of ladder How to pronounce ladder
- A pair of ladders
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ladder How to pronounce ladder
Questions about saying ladders
How do you pronounce ladders?
Say LAD-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlædɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlædəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ladders?
Ladders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAD). Broken into parts: LAD · erz.
Is ladders 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 /ˈlædəz/ (LAD-uz).