How to pronounce cilia
Say it like SIL-ee-uh. Cilia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL).
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- SIL
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cilia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cilia
American and British speakers say cilia in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪliə/ in the US and /ˈsɪliə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIL-ee-uh.
What does cilia mean?
- plural of cilium How to pronounce cilium
Where does cilia come from?
From Latin cilia; by surface analysis, cili(um) + -a.
Words that rhyme with cilia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cilia.
Questions about saying cilia
How do you pronounce cilia?
Say SIL-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪliə/. In British English it is /ˈsɪliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cilia?
Cilia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL). Broken into parts: SIL · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say cilia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪliə/ and the British form is /ˈsɪliə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.