How to Pronounce Raider

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹeɪdɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “raider”

"raider" has 2 syllables: raid-er. It rhymes with crusader and aider, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: rader — easy to mix up when writing.

What does raider mean?

noun

  1. One who engages in a raid; a plunderer.
  2. A person who takes or attempts to take control of a firm against the will of current management by purchasing a controlling interest of stock and acquiring proxies.

Synonyms

activistmuckrakerbuccaneercorsairfreebooterpirate

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Words that rhyme with raider

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crusaderaidertraderevaderwadercaderladerschmaderinvaderfadershader

Related words

plundererpillagerspoilerdespoilerlooterfreebootercommandorider

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "raider"?▾

"Raider" has 2 syllables: raid · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "raider"?▾

The IPA transcription of "raider" is /ˈɹeɪdɚ/.

What does "raider" mean?▾

Raider: One who engages in a raid; a plunderer.

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