How to Pronounce Rudder

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

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Letters

/ˈɹʌdə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rudder”

"rudder" has 2 syllables: rudd-er. It rhymes with shudder and flooder, if that helps it stick.

What does rudder mean?

noun

  1. An underwater vane used to steer a vessel. The rudder is controlled by means of a wheel, tiller or other apparatus (modern vessels can be controlled even with a joystick or an autopilot).
  2. A control surface on the vertical stabilizer of a fixed-wing aircraft or an autogyro. On some craft, the entire vertical stabilizer comprises the rudder. The rudder is controlled by foot-operated control pedals.

Words that rhyme with rudder

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shudderfloodermudderslidderbudderscudderskiddermudardudderstouder

Related words

shiphelmamidshipssteeringwheelbartillerstart

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rudder"?▾

"Rudder" has 2 syllables: rudd · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "rudder"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rudder" is /ˈɹʌdə(ɹ)/.

What does "rudder" mean?▾

Rudder: An underwater vane used to steer a vessel. The rudder is controlled by means of a wheel, tiller or other apparatus (modern vessels can be controlled even with a joystick or an autopilot).

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