How to pronounce cedars
Say it like SEE-derz. Cedars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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US American/ˈsidɚz/SEE-derz
UK British/ˈsiːdəz/SEE-duz
- SEE
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cedars 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cedars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEE-duz.
What does cedars mean?
noun
- plural of cedar How to pronounce cedar
Questions about saying cedars
How do you pronounce cedars?
Say SEE-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsidɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsiːdəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cedars?
Cedars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · derz.
Is cedars 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 /ˈsiːdəz/ (SEE-duz).