How to pronounce ponders
Say it like PON-derz. Ponders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PON).
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US American/ˈpɑndɚz/PON-derz
UK British/ˈpɒndəz/PON-duz
- PON
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ponders pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ponders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PON-duz.
What does ponders mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ponder How to pronounce ponder
- plural of ponder How to pronounce ponder
Questions about saying ponders
How do you pronounce ponders?
Say PON-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑndɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpɒndəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ponders?
Ponders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PON). Broken into parts: PON · derz.
Is ponders 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 /ˈpɒndəz/ (PON-duz).