How to pronounce Cinderella
Say it like sin-duh-REL-uh. Cinderella has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REL).
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- sin
- duh
- REL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cinderella pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Cinderella
American and British speakers say Cinderella in essentially the same way: /ˌsɪndəˈrɛlə/ in the US and /ˌsɪndəˈrɛlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: sin-duh-REL-uh.
What does Cinderella mean?
- A mistreated and impoverished girl.
- Something rising unexpectedly from obscurity to success, as a Cinderella team.
- Something neglected and denied resources, as a Cinderella service.
Words that rhyme with Cinderella
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Cinderella.
Questions about saying Cinderella
How do you pronounce Cinderella?
Say sin-duh-REL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪndəˈrɛlə/. In British English it is /ˌsɪndəˈrɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Cinderella?
Cinderella has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REL). Broken into parts: sin · duh · REL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Cinderella the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɪndəˈrɛlə/ and the British form is /ˌsɪndəˈrɛlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.