How to pronounce sounder
Say it like SOWN-der. Sounder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOWN).
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- SOWN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sounder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sounder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOWN-duh.
What does sounder mean?
- comparative form of sound: more sound How to pronounce sound
- Something or someone who makes a sound.“a telephone with an electronic sounder”
- An instrument used in telegraphy in place of a register, the communications being read by sound.
- A stethoscope.
- A device for making soundings at sea.
- A person who takes soundings.
- A fishfinder.
Where does sounder come from?
From Middle English *soundere, from Old English ġesundra, from Proto-Germanic *sundizô, equivalent to sound + -er (comparative suffix).
Words that rhyme with sounder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sounder.
Questions about saying sounder
How do you pronounce sounder?
Say SOWN-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaʊndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsaʊndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sounder?
Sounder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOWN). Broken into parts: SOWN · der.
Is sounder 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 /ˈsaʊndə/ (SOWN-duh).