How to pronounce solder
Say it like SOD-er. Solder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOD).
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- SOD
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Solder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of solder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOL-duh.
What does solder mean?
- To join items together, or to coat them with solder.
- To join things as if with solder.
- Any of various easily melted alloys, commonly of tin and lead, that are used to mend, coat, or join metal objects, usually small.
- Circumstances or emotions that strongly bond things or persons together, by analogy to solder that joins metals.
Where does solder come from?
From Middle English souder, soudere, soudur (noun), from Old French soldure, soudeure (noun), from Old French souder, solder (“to solder”, verb) (> Middle English souden (“to solder”)), from Latin solidāre (“make solid”).
Words that rhyme with solder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of solder.
Questions about saying solder
How do you pronounce solder?
Say SOD-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɒldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in solder?
Solder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOD). Broken into parts: SOD · er.
Is solder 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 /ˈsɒldə/ (SOL-duh).