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How to pronounce reeder

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

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US American/ˈridɚ/REE-der
UK British/ˈriːdə/REE-duh
  • REE
  • der
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Reeder pronunciation, sound by sound

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

  1. REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of reeder

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

British respelling: REE-duh.

What does reeder mean?

noun
  1. One who thatches with reeds.
  2. A thatched frame covering blocks or tiles of dried china clay, to protect them from the rain while permitting free ventilation.

Where does reeder come from?

From Middle English redere, equivalent to reed + -er.

Words that rhyme with reeder

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Words that sound like reeder

Questions about saying reeder

How do you pronounce reeder?

Say REE-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈridɚ/. In British English it is /ˈriːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in reeder?

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

Is reeder 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 /ˈriːdə/ (REE-duh).

What words sound the same as reeder?

Reeder sounds the same as reader in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.

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