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