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How to pronounce keller

Say it like KEL-er. Keller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEL).

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US American/ˈkɛlɚ/KEL-er
UK British/ˈkɛlə/KEL-uh
  • KEL
  • er
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Keller pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. KELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  2. erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of keller

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: KEL-uh.

What does keller mean?

noun
  1. A beer cellar in Germany or Austria

Words that rhyme with keller

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of keller.

Questions about saying keller

How do you pronounce keller?

Say KEL-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɛlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in keller?

Keller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KEL). Broken into parts: KEL · er.

Is keller 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 /ˈkɛlə/ (KEL-uh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).