How to Pronounce Cedar

To pronounce "cedar", say CED-ar — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsiː.də/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈsiː.də/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cedar”

"cedar" has 2 syllables: ced-ar. It rhymes with reader and breeder, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: ceder, seader — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cedar mean?

noun

  1. A coniferous tree of the genus Cedrus in the family Pinaceae.
  2. A coniferous tree of the family Cupressaceae, especially of the genera Juniperus, Cupressus, Calocedrus, or Thuja.

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Words that rhyme with cedar

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readerbreederfeederringleaderseedercederbleedercheerleaderneederreederspeeder

Related words

cedarwoodcypressjuniperredcedarricepaddyriversideorford

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cedar"?▾

"Cedar" has 2 syllables: ced · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "cedar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cedar" is /ˈsiː.də/.

What does "cedar" mean?▾

Cedar: A coniferous tree of the genus Cedrus in the family Pinaceae.

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