How to Pronounce Plunder

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

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈplʌndə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “plunder

"plunder" has 2 syllables: plund-er. It rhymes with blunder and thunder, if that helps it stick.

What does plunder mean?

noun

  1. An instance of plundering.
  2. The loot attained by plundering.

    The Hessian kept his choicest plunder in a sack that never left his person, for fear that his comrades would steal it.

verb

  1. To pillage, take or destroy all the goods of, by force (as in war); to raid, sack.

    The mercenaries plundered the small town.

  2. To take (goods) by pillage.

    The mercenaries plundered all the goods they found.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plunder"?

"Plunder" has 2 syllables: plund · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "plunder"?

The IPA transcription of "plunder" is /ˈplʌndə(ɹ)/.

What does "plunder" mean?

Plunder: An instance of plundering.

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