How to Pronounce Ladder

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈladə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ladder”

"ladder" has 2 syllables: ladd-er. It rhymes with madder and gadder, if that helps it stick.

What does ladder mean?

noun

  1. A frame, usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, used for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened rungs (cross strips or rounds acting as steps).
  2. A series of stages by which one progresses to a better position.

verb

  1. To arrange or form into a shape of a ladder.
  2. To ascend (a building, a wall, etc.) using a ladder.

Synonyms

stepladderrun

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Words that rhyme with ladder

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maddergadderbladdergallbladderstepladderpaddersaddergladderbadder

Related words

ravelrunscalerungstepladderrampstaircasestairwell

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ladder"?▾

"Ladder" has 2 syllables: ladd · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "ladder"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ladder" is /ˈladə/.

What does "ladder" mean?▾

Ladder: A frame, usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, used for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened rungs (cross strips or rounds acting as steps).

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