How do you pronounce "adder"?

In American English: /ˈædɝ/ (AD-ur). In British English: /ˈædə/ (AD-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈædɝ/ (AD-ur). In Australian English: /ˈadə/ (AD).

Is "adder" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈædɝ/ (AD-ur), while in British English it's /ˈædə/ (AD-uh).

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/ˈædɝ/

AD-ur

ædad·ɝder

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Last updated: 2026-02-12