How to pronounce larder
Say it like LAR-der. Larder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAR).
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- LAR
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Larder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of larder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAH-duh.
What does larder mean?
- A cool room in a domestic house where food is stored.
- A food supply.
Where does larder come from?
Inherited from Middle English larder, from Anglo-Norman larder and Old French lardier, from Latin lardārium.
Words that rhyme with larder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of larder.
Questions about saying larder
How do you pronounce larder?
Say LAR-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑrdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɑːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in larder?
Larder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAR). Broken into parts: LAR · der.
Is larder 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 /ˈlɑːdə/ (LAH-duh).