How to pronounce cylinder
Say it like SIL-un-der. Cylinder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL).
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- SIL
- un
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cylinder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cylinder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIL-in-duh.
What does cylinder mean?
- a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)
- a surface generated by rotating a parallel line around a fixed line
- a chamber within which piston moves
Questions about saying cylinder
How do you pronounce cylinder?
Say SIL-un-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪləndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪlɪndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cylinder?
Cylinder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL). Broken into parts: SIL · un · der.
Is cylinder 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 /ˈsɪlɪndə/ (SIL-in-duh).