How to pronounce splendor
Say it like SPLEN-der. Splendor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPLEN).
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- SPLEN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Splendor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPLENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of splendor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPLEN-duh.
What does splendor mean?
- Great light, luster or brilliance.
- Magnificent appearance, display or grandeur.“The splendor of the Queen's coronation was without comparison.”
- Great fame or glory.
Where does splendor come from?
From Anglo-Norman splendur, splendor, or directly from its source Latin splendor, from the verb splendeō (“to shine”).
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Questions about saying splendor
How do you pronounce splendor?
Say SPLEN-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈsplɛndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsplɛndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in splendor?
Splendor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPLEN). Broken into parts: SPLEN · der.
Is splendor 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 /ˈsplɛndə/ (SPLEN-duh).
What words sound the same as splendor?
Splendor sounds the same as splendour in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.