English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Adder Pronunciation
Adder is pronounced A-der, IPA /ˈædɝ/.
A-der
US /ˈædɝ/ · UK /ˈædə/
Syllables: A · der (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A small venomous snake, the only one native to Britain.
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Adder in a Sentence
- An adder basked on the warm stones.
- The adder bit the dog on the muzzle.
- Every adder hibernates from October until March.
Common Mispronunciations of Adder
Not AY-der
Hold the a flat, as in add, because the doubled d keeps it short.
Not uh-DER
Hit the first syllable and let the ending sink to a weak der.
Tip: Adder and ladder differ only at the front, so the vowel is the same in both.
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