How to pronounce cistella
Say it like sih-STEL-uh. Cistella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEL).
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- sih
- STEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cistella 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.
- STELSay 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 cistella
American and British speakers say cistella in essentially the same way: /sɪˈstɛlə/ in the US and /sɪˈstɛlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-STEL-uh.
What does cistella mean?
- The capsular shield of some lichens.
Where does cistella come from?
From Latin cistella, from cista (“a box”).
Words that rhyme with cistella
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cistella.
Questions about saying cistella
How do you pronounce cistella?
Say sih-STEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈstɛlə/. In British English it is /sɪˈstɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cistella?
Cistella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEL). Broken into parts: sih · STEL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say cistella the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈstɛlə/ and the British form is /sɪˈstɛlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.