How to pronounce zander
Say it like ZAN-der. Zander has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAN).
- ZAN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zander pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of zander
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ZAN-duh.
What does zander mean?
- A European freshwater fish in the family Percidae, closely related to the perch, Sander lucioperca.
- Any fish of the genus Sander that live in freshwater.
Where does zander come from?
Borrowed from German Zander, from a Slavic language, perhaps via Middle Low German sandāt.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- sandari
- sander
- sandre
- sannat
- schill
- zant
Words that rhyme with zander
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zander.
Questions about saying zander
How do you pronounce zander?
Say ZAN-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈzændɚ/. In British English it is /ˈzændə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zander?
Zander has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAN). Broken into parts: ZAN · der.
Is zander 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 /ˈzændə/ (ZAN-duh).