How to Pronounce Madder

To pronounce "madder", say MADD-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmædə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

madder

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈmædə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “madder”

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

Sounds exactly like: madar, madere — easy to mix up when writing.

What does madder mean?

noun

A herbaceous plant, Rubia tinctorum, native to Asia, cultivated for a red-purple dye (alizarin) obtained from the root.
The root of the plant, used as a medicine or a dye.

adjective

Of a deep reddish purple colour, like that of the dye.

Synonyms

common madder dyer's madder

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Words that rhyme with madder

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gadder ladder bladder gallbladder stepladder padder sadder

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "madder"?▾

"Madder" has 2 syllables: madd · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "madder"?▾

The IPA transcription of "madder" is /ˈmædə(ɹ)/.

What does "madder" mean?▾

Madder: A herbaceous plant, Rubia tinctorum, native to Asia, cultivated for a red-purple dye (alizarin) obtained from the root.

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