How to Pronounce Rider

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɹaɪ.də(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rider”

"rider" has 2 syllables: rid-er. It rhymes with stridor and outsider, if that helps it stick.

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

What does rider mean?

noun

  1. One who rides, often on a horse or a motorcycle.
  2. A provision annexed to a bill under the consideration of a legislature, having little connection with the subject matter of the bill.

Words that rhyme with rider

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stridoroutsiderchiderinsiderglideroutriderprovidersliderwidercidercollidershrider

Related words

passengerknightescorttrooperconductorfareoperatorannex

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rider"?▾

"Rider" has 2 syllables: rid · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "rider"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rider" is /ˈɹaɪ.də(ɹ)/.

What does "rider" mean?▾

Rider: One who rides, often on a horse or a motorcycle.

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