How to pronounce sellotape
Say it like SEL-uh-tayp. Sellotape has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
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- SEL
- uh
- tayp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sellotape 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.
- taypKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of sellotape
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SEL-uh-tayp.
What does sellotape mean?
- Adhesive tape.
- To seal with adhesive tape.
Where does sellotape come from?
Genericized trademark from Sellotape, a blend of cellophane + tape.
Questions about saying sellotape
How do you pronounce sellotape?
Say SEL-uh-tayp. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛləteɪp/. In British English it is /ˈsɛləteɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sellotape?
Sellotape has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · uh · tayp.
Is sellotape pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsɛləteɪp/ (SEL-uh-tayp).