How to pronounce builder
builder
/ˈbɪldər/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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Builder, sound by sound
| /b/as in bed | A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word. |
| /ɪ/as in ship | A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”. |
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
| /d/as in day | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word. |
| /ər/as in bird | Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound. |
In a sentence
The builder of those houses is unknown.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce builder?
Builder is pronounced /ˈbɪldər/ in American English.
How many syllables are in builder?
Builder has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in builder?
The first syllable: /ˈbɪldər/.