How to pronounce cimelia
Say it like sih-MEE-lee-uh. Cimelia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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- sih
- MEE
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cimelia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep 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 cimelia
American and British speakers say cimelia in essentially the same way: /sɪˈmiliə/ in the US and /sɪˈmiːliə/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-MEE-lee-uh.
What does cimelia mean?
- Treasures; things considered valuable.
Words that rhyme with cimelia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cimelia.
Questions about saying cimelia
How do you pronounce cimelia?
Say sih-MEE-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈmiliə/. In British English it is /sɪˈmiːliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cimelia?
Cimelia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: sih · MEE · lee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say cimelia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈmiliə/ and the British form is /sɪˈmiːliə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.