How to pronounce shudders
Say it like SHUHD-erz. Shudders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHD).
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US American/ˈʃʌdɚz/SHUHD-erz
UK British/ˈʃʌdəz/SHUHD-uz
- SHUHD
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shudders 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of shudders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHUHD-uz.
What does shudders mean?
noun
- plural of shudder How to pronounce shudder
- third-person singular simple present indicative of shudder How to pronounce shudder
Questions about saying shudders
How do you pronounce shudders?
Say SHUHD-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʌdɚz/. In British English it is /ˈʃʌdəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shudders?
Shudders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUHD). Broken into parts: SHUHD · erz.
Is shudders 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 /ˈʃʌdəz/ (SHUHD-uz).