How to Pronounce "elder"
word
/ˈɛɫdɝ/
EL-dur
/ˈɛldɐ/
EL-duh
Definition
An elder is a person who is older than others, especially someone respected because of age, experience, or position in a family or community. The word can also simply mean an older person.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɛɫdɝ/
British English
/ˈɛldɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EL-dur
UK
EL-duh
Listen in Context
My elder sister lives in Delhi.
We should listen to our elders.
The village elder gave us advice.
Ask your elder brother if he can help us move this table.