How to pronounce pell
Say it like PEL. Pell is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- PEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pell pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of pell
American and British speakers say pell in essentially the same way: /pɛl/ in the US and /pɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEL.
What does pell mean?
- A fur or hide.
- A lined cloak or its lining.
- A roll of parchment; a record kept on parchment.
Where does pell come from?
From Latin pellis (“animal skin, pelt”), from Proto-Italic *pelnis, from Proto-Indo-European *pel-ni-.
Words that rhyme with pell
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pell.
Words that sound like pell
- pelle
Questions about saying pell
How do you pronounce pell?
Say PEL. The American pronunciation is /pɛl/. In British English it is /pɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pell?
Pell is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PEL.
Do Americans and Brits say pell the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɛl/ and the British form is /pɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as pell?
Pell sounds the same as pelle in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.