How to pronounce cellist
Say it like CHEL-ust. Cellist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cellist. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- CHEL
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cellist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cellist
American and British speakers say cellist in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃɛləst/ in the US and /ˈtʃɛləst/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEL-ust.
What does cellist mean?
- Someone who plays the cello.
Where does cellist come from?
From cello + -ist.
Questions about saying cellist
How do you pronounce cellist?
Say CHEL-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɛləst/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɛləst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cellist?
Cellist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEL). Broken into parts: CHEL · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say cellist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃɛləst/ and the British form is /ˈtʃɛləst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.