How to pronounce marcella
Say it like mar-SEL-uh. Marcella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL).
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- mar
- SEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marcella pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- marKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SELSay 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 marcella
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mah-SEL-uh.
What does marcella mean?
- A kind of corded or ribbed fabric made from cotton, rayon, or silk.
Where does marcella come from?
From an alteration of Marseille, due to the French city formerly being a center of piqué production.
Words that rhyme with marcella
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of marcella.
Questions about saying marcella
How do you pronounce marcella?
Say mar-SEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /mɑrˈsɛlə/. In British English it is /mɑːˈsɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marcella?
Marcella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL). Broken into parts: mar · SEL · uh.
Is marcella 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 /mɑːˈsɛlə/ (mah-SEL-uh).