How to pronounce shuddered
Say it like SHUHD-erd. Shuddered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHD).
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US American/ˈʃʌdɚd/SHUHD-erd
UK British/ˈʃʌdəd/SHUHD-ud
- SHUHD
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shuddered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shuddered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHUHD-ud.
What does shuddered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of shudder How to pronounce shudder
Questions about saying shuddered
How do you pronounce shuddered?
Say SHUHD-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʌdɚd/. In British English it is /ˈʃʌdəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shuddered?
Shuddered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHD). Broken into parts: SHUHD · erd.
Is shuddered 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 /ˈʃʌdəd/ (SHUHD-ud).