How to pronounce cheder
Say it like KED-er. Cheder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KED).
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US American/ˈkɛdər/KED-er
UK British/ˈkɛdə/KED-uh
- KED
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cheder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KED-uh.
What does cheder mean?
noun
- An elementary school for Jewish children, teaching basic Judaism and Hebrew.
Questions about saying cheder
How do you pronounce cheder?
Say KED-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛdər/. In British English it is /ˈkɛdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheder?
Cheder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KED). Broken into parts: KED · er.
Is cheder 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 /ˈkɛdə/ (KED-uh).