How to pronounce cecil
Say it like SEE-sul. Cecil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cecil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cecil
American and British speakers say cecil in essentially the same way: /ˈsisəl/ in the US and /ˈsiːsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-sul.
What does cecil mean?
- A fried ball of minced meat, breadcrumbs, onions, etc.“They have a wonderful recipe for beef cecils.”
Where does cecil come from?
From Cecil, the surname of the chef who invented them.
Words that rhyme with cecil
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cecil.
Questions about saying cecil
How do you pronounce cecil?
Say SEE-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsisəl/. In British English it is /ˈsiːsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cecil?
Cecil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · sul.
Do Americans and Brits say cecil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsisəl/ and the British form is /ˈsiːsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.