How to pronounce celluloid
Say it like SEL-uh-loyd. Celluloid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
- SEL
- uh
- loyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Celluloid 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.
- loydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of celluloid
American and British speakers say celluloid in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛləˌlɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈsɛləˌlɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEL-uh-loyd.
What does celluloid mean?
- Any of a variety of thermoplastics created from nitrocellulose and camphor, once used as photographic film.
- The genre of cinema; film.
Where does celluloid come from?
Former trademark of Celluloid Manufacturing Company; from cellulose + -oid.
Questions about saying celluloid
How do you pronounce celluloid?
Say SEL-uh-loyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛləˌlɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsɛləˌlɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in celluloid?
Celluloid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · uh · loyd.
Do Americans and Brits say celluloid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛləˌlɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈsɛləˌlɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.