How to pronounce celery
Say it like SEL-uh-ree. Celery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
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- SEL
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Celery 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of celery
American and British speakers say celery in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛləri/ in the US and /ˈsɛləri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEL-uh-ree.
What does celery mean?
- A European herb (Apium graveolens) of the carrot family.
- The stalks of this herb eaten as a vegetable.
- A yellow-green color, like that of a celery.
Questions about saying celery
How do you pronounce celery?
Say SEL-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛləri/. In British English it is /ˈsɛləri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in celery?
Celery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say celery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛləri/ and the British form is /ˈsɛləri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.