To pronounce "cel", say CEL — one syllable, IPA /sɛl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/sɛl/
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"cel" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with compel and propel, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: cell, sell, selle, sel — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cel" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "cel" is /sɛl/.
Cel: A piece of celluloid on which has been drawn a frame of an animated film.
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