How to pronounce spaulder
Say it like SPAWL-der. Spaulder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAWL).
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- SPAWL
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spaulder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of spaulder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAWL-duh.
What does spaulder mean?
- A piece of plate armor that protects one's shoulder, generally covering less than the pauldron which developed later.
Where does spaulder come from?
Probably from Middle English spaulde (“shoulder”), from Anglo-Norman espalde, Old French espaule (ultimately from Latin spatula), + English -er.
Words that rhyme with spaulder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spaulder.
Questions about saying spaulder
How do you pronounce spaulder?
Say SPAWL-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɔldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspɔːldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spaulder?
Spaulder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAWL). Broken into parts: SPAWL · der.
Is spaulder 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 /ˈspɔːldə/ (SPAWL-duh).