How to pronounce smoulder
Say it like SMOHL-der. Smoulder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMOHL).
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US American/ˈsmoʊldər/SMOHL-der
UK British/ˈsməʊldə/SMOHL-duh
- SMOHL
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smoulder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of smoulder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SMOHL-duh.
What does smoulder mean?
verb
- Alternative form of smolder.
- To smother; to suffocate; to choke.
- Alternative form of smolder.
- A disease of narcissus and related flowers caused by the fungus Botrytis narcissicola, and characterized by dark brown lesions on the leaves.
Questions about saying smoulder
How do you pronounce smoulder?
Say SMOHL-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmoʊldər/. In British English it is /ˈsməʊldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smoulder?
Smoulder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMOHL). Broken into parts: SMOHL · der.
Is smoulder 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 /ˈsməʊldə/ (SMOHL-duh).