How to pronounce scudder
Say it like SKUHD-er. Scudder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHD).
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- SKUHD
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scudder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scudder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SKUHD-uh.
What does scudder mean?
- One who, or that which, scuds.
- A kind of mole cricket, the fossor.
Where does scudder come from?
From scud + -er.
Words that rhyme with scudder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scudder.
Questions about saying scudder
How do you pronounce scudder?
Say SKUHD-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈskʌdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈskʌdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scudder?
Scudder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHD). Broken into parts: SKUHD · er.
Is scudder 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 /ˈskʌdə/ (SKUHD-uh).