How to pronounce wilder
Say it like WYLE-der. Wilder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLE).
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US American/ˈwaɪldɚ/WYLE-der
UK British/ˈwaɪldə/WYLE-duh
- WYLE
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wilder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYLESay 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 wilder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WYLE-duh.
What does wilder mean?
Questions about saying wilder
How do you pronounce wilder?
Say WYLE-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪldɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪldə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wilder?
Wilder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYLE). Broken into parts: WYLE · der.
Is wilder 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 /ˈwaɪldə/ (WYLE-duh).