How to Pronounce Cylinder

To pronounce "cylinder", say CYLIND-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪɫəndɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsɪɫəndɝ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/sˈɪlɪndɐ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “cylinder”

"cylinder" has 2 syllables: cylind-er.

What does cylinder mean?

noun

  1. A surface created by projecting a closed two-dimensional curve along an axis intersecting the plane of the curve.

    “When the two-dimensional curve is a circle, the cylinder is called a circular cylinder. When the axis is perpendicular to the plane of the curve, the cylinder is called a right cylinder. In non-mathematical usage, both right and circular are usually implied.”

  2. A solid figure bounded by a cylinder and two parallel planes intersecting the cylinder.

verb

  1. To calender; to press (paper, etc.) between rollers to make it glossy.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cylinder"?▾

"Cylinder" has 2 syllables: cylind · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "cylinder"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cylinder" is /ˈsɪɫəndɝ/.

What does "cylinder" mean?▾

Cylinder: A surface created by projecting a closed two-dimensional curve along an axis intersecting the plane of the curve.

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