How to Pronounce Lidar

To pronounce "lidar", say LID-ar — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlaɪdɑɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈlaɪdɑɹ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lidar”

"lidar" has 2 syllables: lid-ar. It rhymes with consider and didder, if that helps it stick.

What does lidar mean?

noun

  1. The optical analogue of radar, using intense pulses of laser light to measure the composition and structure of the atmosphere.

Synonyms

LIDAR

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Words that rhyme with lidar

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lidar"?▾

"Lidar" has 2 syllables: lid · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "lidar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lidar" is /ˈlaɪdɑɹ/.

What does "lidar" mean?▾

Lidar: The optical analogue of radar, using intense pulses of laser light to measure the composition and structure of the atmosphere.

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