How to pronounce cerule
Say it like SEE-er-yool. Cerule has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- er
- yool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cerule pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- yoolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of cerule
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEE-uh-yool.
What does cerule mean?
- Cerulean.
Where does cerule come from?
From Latin caerulus.
Questions about saying cerule
How do you pronounce cerule?
Say SEE-er-yool. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiərjul/. In British English it is /ˈsiːəjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cerule?
Cerule has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · er · yool.
Is cerule pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsiːəjuːl/ (SEE-uh-yool).