How to Pronounce Cheddar

To pronounce "cheddar", say CHEDD-ar — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃɛdə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtʃɛdə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cheddar”

"cheddar" has 2 syllables: chedd-ar. It rhymes with header and bedder, if that helps it stick.

What does cheddar mean?

noun

  1. A cheese styled after the Cheddar cheese made in Cheddar.
  2. Money, cash, currency.

verb

  1. (cheese making) To cut and press cheese so as to remove the whey and leave drier curds.

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Words that rhyme with cheddar

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headerbeddertreaderwedderveddershredderdeaderdreadermedarspreadersheddersledder

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cheddar"?▾

"Cheddar" has 2 syllables: chedd · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "cheddar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cheddar" is /ˈtʃɛdə(ɹ)/.

What does "cheddar" mean?▾

Cheddar: A cheese styled after the Cheddar cheese made in Cheddar.

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