How to pronounce cellar
Say it like SEL-er. Cellar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
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- SEL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cellar 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cellar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEL-uh.
What does cellar mean?
- the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
- an excavation where root vegetables are stored
- storage space where wines are stored
Where does cellar come from?
From Middle English celer, seler, from Anglo-Norman celer, Old French celier (modern cellier), from Late Latin cellārium, from Latin cella.
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Questions about saying cellar
How do you pronounce cellar?
Say SEL-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cellar?
Cellar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · er.
Is cellar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɛlə/ (SEL-uh).
What words sound the same as cellar?
Cellar sounds the same as seller in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.