How do you pronounce "cylinder"?

In American English: /ˈsɪləndɝ/ (SIL-uhnd-ur). In British English: /sˈɪlɪndə/ (S-il-ind). In Canadian English: /ˈsɪləndɝ/ (SIL-uhnd-ur). In Australian English: /sˈɪlɪndə/ (S-il-ind).

Is "cylinder" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɪləndɝ/ (SIL-uhnd-ur), while in British English it's /sˈɪlɪndə/ (S-il-ind).

How to Pronounce "cylinder"

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cylinder

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/ˈsɪləndɝ/

SIL-uhnd-ur

Syllable Breakdown

sɪlcy·əndlin·ɝder

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