How to pronounce unicellular
Say it like yoo-nih-SEL-yuh-ler. Unicellular has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEL).
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- yoo
- nih
- SEL
- yuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unicellular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of unicellular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: yoo-nih-SEL-yuh-luh.
What does unicellular mean?
- Describing any microorganism that has a single cell.
- A single-celled organism; a unicell.
Where does unicellular come from?
From uni- + cellular.
Words that rhyme with unicellular
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Questions about saying unicellular
How do you pronounce unicellular?
Say yoo-nih-SEL-yuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˌjunɪˈsɛljəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unicellular?
Unicellular has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEL). Broken into parts: yoo · nih · SEL · yuh · ler.
Is unicellular pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljələ/ (yoo-nih-SEL-yuh-luh).