How to pronounce udder
Say it like UHD-er. Udder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHD).
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US American/ˈʌdɚ/UHD-er
UK British/ˈʌdə/UHD-uh
- UHD
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Udder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of udder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: UHD-uh.
What does udder mean?
noun
- An organ formed of the mammary glands of female quadruped mammals, particularly ruminants such as cattle, goats, sheep and deer.“squeeze the udder to get milk”
- A woman's breast.
Questions about saying udder
How do you pronounce udder?
Say UHD-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʌdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in udder?
Udder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHD). Broken into parts: UHD · er.
Is udder 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 /ˈʌdə/ (UHD-uh).