How to pronounce powders
Say it like POW-derz. Powders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW).
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US American/ˈpaʊdɚz/POW-derz
UK British/ˈpaʊdəz/POW-duz
- POW
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Powders pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of powders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: POW-duz.
What does powders mean?
noun
- plural of powder How to pronounce powder
- third-person singular simple present indicative of powder How to pronounce powder
Questions about saying powders
How do you pronounce powders?
Say POW-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaʊdɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpaʊdəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in powders?
Powders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POW). Broken into parts: POW · derz.
Is powders 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 /ˈpaʊdəz/ (POW-duz).