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How to pronounce cheddar
/ˈtʃedə/ British English
CHED·ə
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
✗ Many people say
che·DAR
✓ Say
CHED·ə
My tip
Stress the start, and the r is silent: CHED-ə.
In a sentence
Could I have a block of cheddar?
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: CHED-ə.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce cheddar?
In British English, cheddar is pronounced /ˈtʃedə/. Say it like this: CHED-ə. Stress the start, and the r is silent: CHED-ə.
How many syllables are in cheddar?
When you say it, cheddar has 2 syllables: CHED-ə. The strong beat is the first one, CHED.
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