How to Pronounce Medlar

To pronounce "medlar", say MEDL-ar — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmedlɘ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmedlɘ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “medlar”

"medlar" has 2 syllables: medl-ar. It rhymes with peddler and fedler, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: medler — easy to mix up when writing.

What does medlar mean?

noun

  1. Mespilus germanica, common medlar (now often Crataegus germanica)
  2. Any tree of the genus Mespilus, now often Crataegus sect. Mespilus, including many species now in other genera.

Words that rhyme with medlar

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peddlerfedlersedleredlermedlerraedlerredlerschaedlerschedlersedlar

Related words

mespilusopen-arse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "medlar"?▾

"Medlar" has 2 syllables: medl · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "medlar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "medlar" is /ˈmedlɘ/.

What does "medlar" mean?▾

Medlar: Mespilus germanica, common medlar (now often Crataegus germanica)

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