How to pronounce medlar
Say it like MED-ler. Medlar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED).
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- MED
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Medlar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of medlar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MED-luh.
What does medlar mean?
- Mespilus germanica, common medlar (now often Crataegus germanica).
- Any tree of the genus Mespilus, now Crataegus sect. Mespilus, including many species now in other genera.
- Stern's medlar (Crataegus × canescens: family Rosaceae).
Words that rhyme with medlar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of medlar.
Questions about saying medlar
How do you pronounce medlar?
Say MED-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛdlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈmɛdlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in medlar?
Medlar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MED). Broken into parts: MED · ler.
Is medlar 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 /ˈmɛdlə/ (MED-luh).