How to pronounce cellule
Say it like SEL-yool. Cellule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cellule. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SEL
- yool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cellule 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.
- yoolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of cellule
American and British speakers say cellule in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛljul/ in the US and /ˈsɛljuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEL-yool.
What does cellule mean?
- A small cell.
Where does cellule come from?
Borrowed from Latin cellula (“a small apartment”), diminutive of cella.
Questions about saying cellule
How do you pronounce cellule?
Say SEL-yool. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛljul/. In British English it is /ˈsɛljuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cellule?
Cellule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · yool.
Do Americans and Brits say cellule the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛljul/ and the British form is /ˈsɛljuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.