How to pronounce cellars
Say it like SEL-erz. Cellars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
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US American/ˈsɛlɚz/SEL-erz
UK British/ˈsɛləz/SEL-uz
- SEL
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cellars 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cellars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEL-uz.
What does cellars mean?
noun
- plural of cellar How to pronounce cellar
Questions about saying cellars
How do you pronounce cellars?
Say SEL-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛlɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsɛləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cellars?
Cellars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · erz.
Is cellars 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 /ˈsɛləz/ (SEL-uz).