How to Pronounce "cylinder"
word
/ˈsɪɫəndɝ/, /ˈsɪɫɪndɝ/
SIL-uhn-der
/sˈɪlɪndɐ/
SIL-in-duh
Definition
A cylinder is a shape with straight sides and two identical flat ends that are circles; it also refers to parts in machines that are shaped like this, such as in car engines or containers.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɪɫəndɝ/, /ˈsɪɫɪndɝ/
British English
/sˈɪlɪndɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIL-uhn-der
UK
SIL-in-duh
Listen in Context
A soda can is shaped like a cylinder.
She drew a cylinder on the chalkboard.
The car’s engine has four cylinders.
Could you pass me that gas cylinder over there?