How to pronounce cheddar
Say it like CHED-er. Cheddar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHED).
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- CHED
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheddar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cheddar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHED-uh.
What does cheddar mean?
- A cheese styled after the Cheddar cheese made in Cheddar.
- Money, cash, currency.
- To cut and press cheese so as to remove the whey and leave drier curds.
Words that rhyme with cheddar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cheddar.
Questions about saying cheddar
How do you pronounce cheddar?
Say CHED-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheddar?
Cheddar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHED). Broken into parts: CHED · er.
Is cheddar 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 /ˈtʃɛdə/ (CHED-uh).