How to pronounce reredorter
Say it like REER-dor-ter. Reredorter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REER).
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- REER
- dor
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reredorter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of reredorter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: REER-daw-tuh.
What does reredorter mean?
- A latrine situated at the rear of a medieval monastery or convent.
Where does reredorter come from?
From Middle English reredortor, rere dortour, equivalent to rere (“rear; to the rear of”) + dorter (“dormitory”).
Questions about saying reredorter
How do you pronounce reredorter?
Say REER-dor-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪrˌdɔrtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪəˌdɔːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reredorter?
Reredorter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REER). Broken into parts: REER · dor · ter.
Is reredorter 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 /ˈrɪəˌdɔːtə/ (REER-daw-tuh).