How to pronounce cella
Say it like SEL-uh. Cella has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
- SEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cella 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.
American vs British pronunciation of cella
American and British speakers say cella in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛlə/ in the US and /ˈsɛlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEL-uh.
What does cella mean?
- The central, enclosed part of an ancient temple, as distinguished from the open porticos.
Where does cella come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin cella.
Words that rhyme with cella
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cella.
Questions about saying cella
How do you pronounce cella?
Say SEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛlə/. In British English it is /ˈsɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cella?
Cella has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say cella the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛlə/ and the British form is /ˈsɛlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.