How to pronounce louder
Say it like LOW-der. Louder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOW).
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- LOW
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Louder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of louder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LOW-duh.
What does louder mean?
- comparative form of loud: more loud How to pronounce loud
Words that rhyme with louder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of louder.
Words that sound like louder
Questions about saying louder
How do you pronounce louder?
Say LOW-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaʊdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlaʊdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in louder?
Louder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOW). Broken into parts: LOW · der.
Is louder 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 /ˈlaʊdə/ (LOW-duh).
What words sound the same as louder?
Louder sounds the same as lauder in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.