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