How to pronounce sequela
Say it like sih-KWEL-uh. Sequela has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWEL).
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- sih
- KWEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sequela pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KWELSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of sequela
American and British speakers say sequela in essentially the same way: /sɪˈkwɛlə/ in the US and /sɪˈkwiːlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-KWEE-luh.
What does sequela mean?
- Chiefly in the plural: a condition or disease which follows chronologically after an earlier one, being either partly or wholly caused by it, or made possible by it.
- That which follows; a consequence, an effect.
- People who adhere to the opinions or teachings of another; followers.
Where does sequela come from?
The plural form is a learned borrowing from Latin sequēlae.
Words that rhyme with sequela
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sequela.
Questions about saying sequela
How do you pronounce sequela?
Say sih-KWEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈkwɛlə/. In British English it is /sɪˈkwiːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sequela?
Sequela has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWEL). Broken into parts: sih · KWEL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say sequela the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈkwɛlə/ and the British form is /sɪˈkwiːlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.