How to pronounce cel
Say it like SEL. Cel is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cel
American and British speakers say cel in essentially the same way: /sɛl/ in the US and /sɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEL.
What does cel mean?
- A piece of celluloid on which has been drawn a frame of an animated film.
Where does cel come from?
Clipping of celluloid.
Words that rhyme with cel
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Words that sound like cel
Questions about saying cel
How do you pronounce cel?
Say SEL. The American pronunciation is /sɛl/. In British English it is /sɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cel?
Cel is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SEL.
Do Americans and Brits say cel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛl/ and the British form is /sɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cel?
Cel sounds the same as cell, sell in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.