How to pronounce intercellular
Say it like in-ter-SEL-yuh-ler. Intercellular has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEL).
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- in
- ter
- SEL
- yuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intercellular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of intercellular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-SEL-yuh-luh.
What does intercellular mean?
- Located between, or connecting, cells
Where does intercellular come from?
From inter- + cellular.
Words that rhyme with intercellular
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Questions about saying intercellular
How do you pronounce intercellular?
Say in-ter-SEL-yuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈsɛljəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈsɛljələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intercellular?
Intercellular has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEL). Broken into parts: in · ter · SEL · yuh · ler.
Is intercellular pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪntəˈsɛljələ/ (in-tuh-SEL-yuh-luh).