How to pronounce sunder
Say it like SUHN-der. Sunder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
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- SUHN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sunder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sunder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SUHN-duh.
What does sunder mean?
- To break or separate or to break apart, especially with force.
- To part, separate.
- a separation into parts; a division or severance
Where does sunder come from?
From Middle English sundren (“to separate, part, divide”), from Old English sundrian (“to separate, split, part, divide”), from Proto-Germanic *sundrōną (“to separate”), from Proto-Indo-European *sen(e)- (“separate, without”).
Words that rhyme with sunder
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Questions about saying sunder
How do you pronounce sunder?
Say SUHN-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsʌndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sunder?
Sunder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · der.
Is sunder 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 /ˈsʌndə/ (SUHN-duh).