How to pronounce seller
Say it like SEL-er. Seller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
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- SEL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seller 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 seller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEL-uh.
What does seller mean?
- someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
Where does seller come from?
From Middle English seller, sellere, (also siller, sullar, sullere), from Old English *sellere, *syllere, equivalent to sell + -er (agent noun) (sense 1) and sell + -er (patient) (sense 2).
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Questions about saying seller
How do you pronounce seller?
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 seller?
Seller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · er.
Is seller 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 seller?
Seller sounds the same as cellar in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.