How to pronounce cellulite
Say it like SEL-yuh-lyte. Cellulite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
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- SEL
- yuh
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cellulite 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.
- lyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cellulite
American and British speakers say cellulite in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛljəlaɪt/ in the US and /ˈsɛljʊlaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEL-yuu-lyte.
What does cellulite mean?
- Skin dimpling caused by the herniation (protrusion) of subcutaneous adipose tissue (fat within connective tissue), especially on the pelvic area of women.
Where does cellulite come from?
Borrowed from French cellulite.
Questions about saying cellulite
How do you pronounce cellulite?
Say SEL-yuh-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛljəlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsɛljʊlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cellulite?
Cellulite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · yuh · lyte.
Do Americans and Brits say cellulite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛljəlaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsɛljʊlaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.