How to pronounce citronelle
Say it like SIT-ruh-nel. Citronelle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT).
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- SIT
- ruh
- nel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Citronelle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of citronelle
American and British speakers say citronelle in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪtrəˌnɛl/ in the US and /ˈsɪtrəˌnɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIT-ruh-nel.
What does citronelle mean?
- Alternative form of citronella.
Questions about saying citronelle
How do you pronounce citronelle?
Say SIT-ruh-nel. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪtrəˌnɛl/. In British English it is /ˈsɪtrəˌnɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in citronelle?
Citronelle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT). Broken into parts: SIT · ruh · nel.
Do Americans and Brits say citronelle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪtrəˌnɛl/ and the British form is /ˈsɪtrəˌnɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.