How to pronounce sello
Say it like SEL-oh. Sello has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
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- SEL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sello 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sello
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SEL-oh.
What does sello mean?
- sellotape.“Can you pass the sello? We need to get these presents wrapped up by tonight.”
Where does sello come from?
Clipping of sellotape.
Words that rhyme with sello
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sello.
Questions about saying sello
How do you pronounce sello?
Say SEL-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sello?
Sello has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · oh.
Is sello pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsɛləʊ/ (SEL-oh).