How to pronounce madder
Say it like MAD-er. Madder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAD).
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- MAD
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Madder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of madder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAD-uh.
What does madder mean?
- A herbaceous plant, Rubia tinctorum, native to Asia, cultivated for a red-purple dye (alizarin) obtained from the root.
- The root of the plant, used as a medicine or a dye.
- A dye made from the plant.
- To dye with madder.
- Of a deep reddish purple color, like that of the dye.
Words that rhyme with madder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of madder.
Questions about saying madder
How do you pronounce madder?
Say MAD-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈmædɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmædə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in madder?
Madder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAD). Broken into parts: MAD · er.
Is madder 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 /ˈmædə/ (MAD-uh).