How to pronounce rounders
Say it like ROWN-derz. Rounders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROWN).
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- ROWN
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rounders pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rounders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ROWN-duz.
What does rounders mean?
- A team sport played with bat and ball with one fielding side and one batting side. It is similar to softball and baseball.
- plural of rounder How to pronounce rounder
Where does rounders come from?
From round + -er + -s, presumably for the circuit that batters make around the field.
Questions about saying rounders
How do you pronounce rounders?
Say ROWN-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈraʊndərz/. In British English it is /ˈraʊndəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rounders?
Rounders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROWN). Broken into parts: ROWN · derz.
Is rounders 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 /ˈraʊndəz/ (ROWN-duz).