How to pronounce cele
Say it like SEEL. Cele is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SEEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cele pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cele
American and British speakers say cele in essentially the same way: /sil/ in the US and /siːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEEL.
What does cele mean?
- celebrity
Where does cele come from?
Clipping of celebrity.
Words that rhyme with cele
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cele.
Words that sound like cele
Questions about saying cele
How do you pronounce cele?
Say SEEL. The American pronunciation is /sil/. In British English it is /siːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cele?
Cele is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SEEL.
Do Americans and Brits say cele the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sil/ and the British form is /siːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cele?
Cele sounds the same as seal in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.