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How to pronounce sequels

Say it like SEE-kwulz. Sequels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).

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US American/ˈsikwəlz/SEE-kwulz
UK British/ˈsiːkwəlz/SEE-kwulz
  • SEE
  • kwulz
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Sequels pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. kwulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of sequels

American and British speakers say sequels in essentially the same way: /ˈsikwəlz/ in the US and /ˈsiːkwəlz/ in the UK.

British respelling: SEE-kwulz.

What does sequels mean?

noun
  1. plural of sequel How to pronounce sequel

Questions about saying sequels

How do you pronounce sequels?

Say SEE-kwulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsikwəlz/. In British English it is /ˈsiːkwəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in sequels?

Sequels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · kwulz.

Do Americans and Brits say sequels the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsikwəlz/ and the British form is /ˈsiːkwəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).