How to pronounce plunder
Say it like PLUHN-der. Plunder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHN).
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- PLUHN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plunder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of plunder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PLUHN-duh.
What does plunder mean?
- An instance of plundering.
- The loot attained by plundering.“The Hessian kept his choicest plunder in a sack that never left his person, for fear that his comrades would steal it.”
- Baggage; luggage.
- To pillage, take or destroy all the goods of, by force (as in war); to raid, sack.“The mercenaries plundered the small town.”
- To take (goods) by pillage.“The mercenaries plundered all the goods they found.”
- To take by force or wrongfully; to commit robbery or looting, to raid.““Now to plunder, mateys!” screamed a buccaneer, to cries of “Arrgh!” and “Aye!” all around.”
Where does plunder come from?
The Philippine definitions originate with the Anti-Plunder Act, an act of Congress enacted in 1991.
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Words that rhyme with plunder
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Questions about saying plunder
How do you pronounce plunder?
Say PLUHN-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈplʌndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈplʌndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plunder?
Plunder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLUHN). Broken into parts: PLUHN · der.
Is plunder 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 /ˈplʌndə/ (PLUHN-duh).