How to pronounce cedar
Say it like SEE-der. Cedar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cedar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cedar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEE-duh.
What does cedar mean?
- any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
- durable aromatic wood of any of numerous cedar trees; especially wood of the red cedar often used for cedar chests
- any cedar of the genus Cedrus
Words that rhyme with cedar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cedar.
Questions about saying cedar
How do you pronounce cedar?
Say SEE-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈsidɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsiːdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cedar?
Cedar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · der.
Is cedar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsiːdə/ (SEE-duh).