How to pronounce marauder
Say it like muh-RAW-der. Marauder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAW).
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- muh
- RAW
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marauder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of marauder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muh-RAW-duh.
What does marauder mean?
- Someone who moves about in roving fashion looking for plunder.“a band of marauders”
- Any person who or thing which marauds.
Where does marauder come from?
From maraud + -er.
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Questions about saying marauder
How do you pronounce marauder?
Say muh-RAW-der. The American pronunciation is /məˈrɔdɚ/. In British English it is /məˈrɔːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marauder?
Marauder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAW). Broken into parts: muh · RAW · der.
Is marauder 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 /məˈrɔːdə/ (muh-RAW-duh).