How to pronounce scilla
Say it like SIL-uh. Scilla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL).
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- SIL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scilla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scilla
American and British speakers say scilla in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪlə/ in the US and /ˈsɪlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIL-uh.
What does scilla mean?
- A plant of the genus Scilla; a squill.
- A bulb of Urginea scilla.
Words that rhyme with scilla
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scilla.
Questions about saying scilla
How do you pronounce scilla?
Say SIL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪlə/. In British English it is /ˈsɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scilla?
Scilla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL). Broken into parts: SIL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say scilla the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪlə/ and the British form is /ˈsɪlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.