How to pronounce sella
Say it like SEL-uh. Sella has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
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- SEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sella pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 sella
American and British speakers say sella in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛlə/ in the US and /ˈsɛlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEL-uh.
What does sella mean?
- Synonym of sella turcica.
Words that rhyme with sella
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sella.
Questions about saying sella
How do you pronounce sella?
Say SEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛlə/. In British English it is /ˈsɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sella?
Sella has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say sella the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛlə/ and the British form is /ˈsɛlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.