How to pronounce fella
Say it like FEL-uh. Fella has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEL).
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- FEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fella pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FELSay 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 fella
American and British speakers say fella in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛlə/ in the US and /ˈfɛlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEL-uh.
What does fella mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of fellow.“Am I right, fellas?”
- Used as a general intensifier; a pfella.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with fella
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fella.
Questions about saying fella
How do you pronounce fella?
Say FEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛlə/. In British English it is /ˈfɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fella?
Fella has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEL). Broken into parts: FEL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say fella the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛlə/ and the British form is /ˈfɛlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.