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How to pronounce prouder

Say it like PROW-der. Prouder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROW).

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US American/ˈpraʊdɚ/PROW-der
UK British/ˈpraʊdə/PROW-duh
  • PROW
  • der
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Prouder pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. PROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
  2. derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of prouder

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: PROW-duh.

What does prouder mean?

adjective
  1. comparative form of proud: more proud How to pronounce proud

Words that rhyme with prouder

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Questions about saying prouder

How do you pronounce prouder?

Say PROW-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈpraʊdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpraʊdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in prouder?

Prouder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROW). Broken into parts: PROW · der.

Is prouder 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 /ˈpraʊdə/ (PROW-duh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).