How to Pronounce Elder

To pronounce "elder", say ELD-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈeldə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

elder

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying elder, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

Syllables

Letters

/ˈeldə/

IPA

"elder" has 2 syllables: eld-er. It rhymes with helder and gelder, if that helps it stick.

noun

An older person or an older member, usually a leader, of some community.
“We were presented to the village elder.”
One who is older than another.
“Respect your elders.”

verb

To admonish or reprove for improper conduct by the elders of the meeting.
“I was eldered for directly responding to someone else's message in meeting for worship.”

adjective

Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.
“an old abandoned building; an old friend”
Having been used and thus no longer new or unused.
“I find that an old toothbrush is good to clean the keyboard with.”

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "elder"?▾

"Elder" has 2 syllables: eld · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "elder"?▾

The IPA transcription of "elder" is /ˈeldə/.

What does "elder" mean?▾

Elder: An older person or an older member, usually a leader, of some community.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?