How to Pronounce "cylinders"
word
ˈsɪɫəndɝz
SIL-uhn-derz
sˈɪlɪndəz
SIL-in-duhz
Definition
Cylinders are objects with a round shape and straight sides, like a can or a tube. It can also refer to engine parts where fuel is burned to make things move.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪɫəndɝz
British English
sˈɪlɪndəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIL-uhn-derz
UK
SIL-in-duhz
Listen in Context
The teacher brought two cylinders to explain 3D shapes.
Oxygen is stored in large cylinders at the hospital.
My car has four cylinders in the engine.
The chef rolled the dough into perfect cylinders for the pasta.