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cedar
Definition:
(nou) any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars (nou) durable aromatic wood of any of numerous cedar trees; especially wood of the red cedar often used for cedar chests (nou) any cedar of the genus Cedrus
Examples:
The maturation and dispersal of cedar cones and seeds.
The balustrade is composed of cedar poles and mulberry boards.
Flora include oak, cedar, sapodilla, mahogany and chokecherry.
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Common mistakes of cedar pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ce-DAR" /sɪˈdɑːr/ (US) or /ˈsiː.də/ (UK). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, "CED-ar" /ˈsiː.dər/ (UK).
- Vowel confusion: People often mispronounce the "e" in "cedar" as a long "ee" sound, saying "seedar". Tip: Pronounce the "e" as a short "i" sound, like in "sit" /sɪdər/.
- Dropping the final "r": Some speakers may omit the final "r," saying "ceda." This can happen in fast speech. Tip: Always pronounce the "r" clearly at the end, as in "CED-ar" /ˈsiː.dər/.
- Incorrect vowel length: A common mistake is to make the "a" in "cedar" too short, sounding like "ceder." Tip: Ensure the "a" is pronounced as a long vowel sound, "ar" /ɑːr/ (US) or /ə/ (UK).
- Overemphasizing the "d": Some may pronounce "cedar" with an exaggerated "d," making it sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "d" sound soft and smooth, as in "CED-ar" /ˈsiː.dər/.