How to pronounce warder
Say it like WOR-der. Warder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
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- WOR
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of warder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-duh.
What does warder mean?
- A guard, especially in a prison.
- One who or that which wards or repels.
Where does warder come from?
From Middle English warder, wardere, perhaps in part continuing Old English weardere (“one who holds a country; inhabitant”), from Proto-West Germanic *wardārī (“guard, follower, watchman, lookout”), equivalent to ward + -er.
Words that rhyme with warder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of warder.
Questions about saying warder
How do you pronounce warder?
Say WOR-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warder?
Warder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · der.
Is warder 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 /ˈwɔːdə/ (WAW-duh).