How to pronounce wider
Say it like WY-der. Wider has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY).
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- WY
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wider pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wider
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WY-duh.
What does wider mean?
- comparative form of wide: more wide How to pronounce wide
- comparative form of wide: more wide How to pronounce wide
Where does wider come from?
From Middle English widder, widdur, widere, from Old English widdra; equivalent to wide + -er.
Words that rhyme with wider
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wider.
Questions about saying wider
How do you pronounce wider?
Say WY-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wider?
Wider has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WY). Broken into parts: WY · der.
Is wider 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 /ˈwaɪdə/ (WY-duh).