How to pronounce sequelae
Say it like sih-KWEL-ee. Sequelae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWEL).
- sih
- KWEL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sequelae 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sequelae
American and British speakers say sequelae in essentially the same way: /sɪˈkwɛli/ in the US and /sɪˈkwiːliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-KWEE-lee.
What does sequelae mean?
- plural of sequela How to pronounce sequela
Where does sequelae come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin sequēlae.
Words that rhyme with sequelae
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sequelae.
Questions about saying sequelae
How do you pronounce sequelae?
Say sih-KWEL-ee. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈkwɛli/. In British English it is /sɪˈkwiːliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sequelae?
Sequelae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWEL). Broken into parts: sih · KWEL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say sequelae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈkwɛli/ and the British form is /sɪˈkwiːliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.