How to pronounce sellar
Say it like SEL-er. Sellar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
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- SEL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sellar 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sellar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEL-uh.
What does sellar mean?
- Relating to the sella turcica.
Where does sellar come from?
Borrowed from Latin sellāris.
Words that rhyme with sellar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sellar.
Words that sound like sellar
Questions about saying sellar
How do you pronounce sellar?
Say SEL-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sellar?
Sellar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · er.
Is sellar 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 /ˈsɛlə/ (SEL-uh).
What words sound the same as sellar?
Sellar sounds the same as cellar, seller in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.