How to pronounce splendour
Say it like SPLEN-der. Splendour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPLEN).
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- SPLEN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Splendour 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 splendour
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPLEN-duh.
What does splendour mean?
- British, Canadian, Ireland, South Africa, Australian, and New Zealand standard spelling of splendor.
Words that rhyme with splendour
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of splendour.
Words that sound like splendour
Questions about saying splendour
How do you pronounce splendour?
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 splendour?
Splendour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPLEN). Broken into parts: SPLEN · der.
Is splendour 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 splendour?
Splendour sounds the same as splendor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.