How to pronounce cellophane
Say it like SEL-uh-fayn. Cellophane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
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- SEL
- uh
- fayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cellophane 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.
- faynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cellophane
American and British speakers say cellophane in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛləˌfeɪn/ in the US and /ˈsɛləˌfeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEL-uh-fayn.
What does cellophane mean?
- Any of a variety of transparent plastic films, especially one made of processed cellulose.
- To wrap or package in cellophane.
Where does cellophane come from?
Genericized trademark.
Questions about saying cellophane
How do you pronounce cellophane?
Say SEL-uh-fayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛləˌfeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈsɛləˌfeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cellophane?
Cellophane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · uh · fayn.
Do Americans and Brits say cellophane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛləˌfeɪn/ and the British form is /ˈsɛləˌfeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.