How to pronounce Ella
Say it like EL-uh. Ella has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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- EL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ella pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELSay 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 Ella
American and British speakers say Ella in essentially the same way: /ˈɛlə/ in the US and /ˈɛlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: EL-uh.
What does Ella mean?
- A town in Uva Province, Sri Lanka.
Where does Ella come from?
A 19th-century shortening of Eleanor or Ellen, later also used for any name ending in -ella, such as Gabriella or Daniella.
Questions about saying Ella
How do you pronounce Ella?
Say EL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛlə/. In British English it is /ˈɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Ella?
Ella has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Ella the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛlə/ and the British form is /ˈɛlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.