How to pronounce kell
Say it like KEL. Kell is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kell pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of kell
American and British speakers say kell in essentially the same way: /kɛl/ in the US and /kɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KEL.
What does kell mean?
- Alternative spelling of kale (“broth”).
Words that rhyme with kell
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kell.
Questions about saying kell
How do you pronounce kell?
Say KEL. The American pronunciation is /kɛl/. In British English it is /kɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kell?
Kell is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KEL.
Do Americans and Brits say kell the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɛl/ and the British form is /kɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.