How to pronounce Celsius
Say it like SEL-see-us. Celsius has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
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- SEL
- see
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Celsius 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Celsius
American and British speakers say Celsius in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛlsiəs/ in the US and /ˈsɛlsiəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEL-see-us.
What does Celsius mean?
- Relating to the metric temperature scale of said name.
Questions about saying Celsius
How do you pronounce Celsius?
Say SEL-see-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛlsiəs/. In British English it is /ˈsɛlsiəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Celsius?
Celsius has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · see · us.
Do Americans and Brits say Celsius the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛlsiəs/ and the British form is /ˈsɛlsiəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.