How to pronounce sturdier
Say it like STUR-dee-er. Sturdier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUR).
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- STUR
- dee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sturdier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sturdier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STUR-dee-uh.
What does sturdier mean?
- comparative form of sturdy: more sturdy How to pronounce sturdy
Questions about saying sturdier
How do you pronounce sturdier?
Say STUR-dee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɝdiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɜːdiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sturdier?
Sturdier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUR). Broken into parts: STUR · dee · er.
Is sturdier 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 /ˈstɜːdiə/ (STUR-dee-uh).