How to pronounce sequel
Say it like SEE-kwul. Sequel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce sequel. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SEE
- kwul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sequel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kwulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sequel
American and British speakers say sequel in essentially the same way: /ˈsikwəl/ in the US and /ˈsiːkwəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-kwul.
What does sequel mean?
- something that follows something else
- a part added to a book or play that continues and extends it
Where does sequel come from?
From Middle English sequele, sequelle, sequile, from Middle French sequele, sequelle and its etymon, Latin sequēla, from sequī (“to follow”).
Words that rhyme with sequel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sequel.
Questions about saying sequel
How do you pronounce sequel?
Say SEE-kwul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsikwəl/. In British English it is /ˈsiːkwəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sequel?
Sequel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · kwul.
Do Americans and Brits say sequel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsikwəl/ and the British form is /ˈsiːkwəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.