How to Pronounce Eider

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈaɪdə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “eider”

"eider" has 2 syllables: eid-er. It rhymes with sedar and cheder, if that helps it stick.

What does eider mean?

noun

  1. Any of the species of the genera Polysticta or Somateria, in the seaduck subfamily Merginae, which line their nests with fine down (taken from their own bodies).

Words that rhyme with eider

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sedarchederveadar

Related words

spectacledduckkingeiderduckdunterseaduck

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eider"?▾

"Eider" has 2 syllables: eid · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "eider"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eider" is /ˈaɪdə/.

What does "eider" mean?▾

Eider: Any of the species of the genera Polysticta or Somateria, in the seaduck subfamily Merginae, which line their nests with fine down (taken from their own bodies).

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