How to pronounce celiac
Say it like SEE-lee-ak. Celiac has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce celiac. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SEE
- lee
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Celiac 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of celiac
American and British speakers say celiac in essentially the same way: /ˈsiliæk/ in the US and /ˈsiːliæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-lee-ak.
What does celiac mean?
- Of, pertaining to or located within the abdomen or abdominal cavity.
- Of or pertaining to c(o)eliac disease.
- Someone who has celiac disease.
Questions about saying celiac
How do you pronounce celiac?
Say SEE-lee-ak. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiliæk/. In British English it is /ˈsiːliæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in celiac?
Celiac has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · lee · ak.
Do Americans and Brits say celiac the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsiliæk/ and the British form is /ˈsiːliæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.