How to pronounce polder
Say it like POHL-der. Polder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHL).
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- POHL
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of polder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHL-duh.
What does polder mean?
- An area of ground reclaimed from a sea or lake by means of dikes.
- To reclaim an area of ground from a sea or lake by means of dikes.
Where does polder come from?
Borrowed from Dutch polder, from Middle Dutch polre, from Old Dutch polra, of uncertain origin.
Words that rhyme with polder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of polder.
Questions about saying polder
How do you pronounce polder?
Say POHL-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polder?
Polder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHL). Broken into parts: POHL · der.
Is polder 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 /ˈpəʊldə/ (POHL-duh).