How to pronounce celtuce
Say it like SEL-tus. Celtuce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɛltəs/SEL-tus
UK British/ˈsɛltəs/SEL-tus
- SEL
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Celtuce 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.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of celtuce
American and British speakers say celtuce in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛltəs/ in the US and /ˈsɛltəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEL-tus.
What does celtuce mean?
noun
- A cultivar of lettuce harvested primarily for its stem, which measures 15 to 20 centimeters.
Where does celtuce come from?
Blend of celery + lettuce.
Questions about saying celtuce
How do you pronounce celtuce?
Say SEL-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛltəs/. In British English it is /ˈsɛltəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in celtuce?
Celtuce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · tus.
Do Americans and Brits say celtuce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛltəs/ and the British form is /ˈsɛltəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.