To pronounce "cedar-rapids", say CED-arr-ap-ids — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
cedar-rapids
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CED-arr-ap-ids
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"cedar-rapids" has 4 syllables: ced-arr-ap-ids. It rhymes with rapids, if that helps it stick.
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"Cedar-rapids" has 4 syllables: ced · arr · ap · ids.
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