How to pronounce varicella
Say it like var-ih-SEL-uh. Varicella has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEL).
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- var
- ih
- SEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Varicella pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- varGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of varicella
American and British speakers say varicella in essentially the same way: /ˌværɪˈsɛlə/ in the US and /ˌværɪˈsɛlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: var-ih-SEL-uh.
What does varicella mean?
- An acute, highly contagious pathogenic disease caused by the varicella zoster virus, primarily affecting children and characterized by a widespread eruptive skin rash of itchy blisters;chicken pox
- Any of various other eruptive diseases, such as swinepox, hives, and varioloid.
Where does varicella come from?
From New Latin varicella, diminutive of variola (“pox”).
Words that rhyme with varicella
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of varicella.
Questions about saying varicella
How do you pronounce varicella?
Say var-ih-SEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌværɪˈsɛlə/. In British English it is /ˌværɪˈsɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in varicella?
Varicella has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEL). Broken into parts: var · ih · SEL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say varicella the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌværɪˈsɛlə/ and the British form is /ˌværɪˈsɛlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.