How to pronounce cellular
Say it like SEL-yuh-ler. Cellular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɛljəlɚ/SEL-yuh-ler
UK British/ˈsɛljʊlə/SEL-yuu-luh
- SEL
- yuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cellular 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cellular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEL-yuu-luh.
What does cellular mean?
adjective
- Of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling a cell or cells.
- Light to mid-weight, having a regular cell-like construction with small perforations, generally woven; (of a garment) made of such a fabric.“a cellular sports shirt”
- Using cells (local groups of devices sharing a transceiver).“cellular network”
- A cellular phone (mobile phone).“If there's no answer on his office landline then you should call his cellular.”
Where does cellular come from?
From New Latin cellulāris, from cellula (“cell”) + -āris.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
- noncellular
Questions about saying cellular
How do you pronounce cellular?
Say SEL-yuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛljəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛljʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cellular?
Cellular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · yuh · ler.
Is cellular 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 /ˈsɛljʊlə/ (SEL-yuu-luh).