How to pronounce ridder
Say it like RID-er. Ridder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RID).
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- RID
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ridder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ridder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RID-uh.
What does ridder mean?
- to sieve; sift; riddle
- One who, or that which, rids.
Where does ridder come from?
From Middle English riddren, from Old English hridrian, from Proto-Germanic *hrīdrōną (“to sieve; sift”), from the noun.
Words that rhyme with ridder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ridder.
Questions about saying ridder
How do you pronounce ridder?
Say RID-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ridder?
Ridder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RID). Broken into parts: RID · er.
Is ridder 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 /ˈrɪdə/ (RID-uh).