How to pronounce celly
Say it like SEL-ee. Celly 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 celly. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SEL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Celly 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of celly
American and British speakers say celly in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛli/ in the US and /ˈsɛli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEL-ee.
What does celly mean?
- A cellmate.
- A jail cell.
- A cellular phone.
- Diminutive of celebration (of a goal). How to pronounce celebration
Where does celly come from?
From cell + -y.
Words that rhyme with celly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of celly.
Questions about saying celly
How do you pronounce celly?
Say SEL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛli/. In British English it is /ˈsɛli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in celly?
Celly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say celly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛli/ and the British form is /ˈsɛli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.