How to pronounce coeliac
Say it like SEE-lih-ak. Coeliac has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- lih
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coeliac pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of coeliac
American and British speakers say coeliac in essentially the same way: /ˈsilɪæk/ in the US and /ˈsiːlɪæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-lih-ak.
What does coeliac mean?
- Relating to the abdomen, or to the cavity of the abdomen.
- Someone who has coeliac disease.
Questions about saying coeliac
How do you pronounce coeliac?
Say SEE-lih-ak. The American pronunciation is /ˈsilɪæk/. In British English it is /ˈsiːlɪæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coeliac?
Coeliac has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · lih · ak.
Do Americans and Brits say coeliac the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsilɪæk/ and the British form is /ˈsiːlɪæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.