To pronounce "cecilia", say CEC-il-ia — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
cecilia
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CEC-il-ia
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"cecilia" has 3 syllables: cec-il-ia. It rhymes with memorabilia and amelia, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: cecelia — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cecilia" has 3 syllables: cec · il · ia.
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