How to Pronounce "alder"
word
ˈɔɫdɝ
AWL-der
ˈɔːldɐ
AWL-duh
Definition
An alder is a type of tree or shrub found in temperate regions, known for growing near water and having small cones and rounded leaves.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɫdɝ
British English
ˈɔːldɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWL-der
UK
AWL-duh
Listen in Context
There is an alder tree growing by the river.
Alders lose their leaves in the fall.
The wood from the alder is used to make furniture.
We went hiking and spotted a grove of alders near the pond.