How to Pronounce Celery

To pronounce "celery", say CEL-ery — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛl.ə.ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsɛl.ə.ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “celery”

"celery" has 2 syllables: cel-ery. It rhymes with delorey and ellerey, if that helps it stick.

What does celery mean?

noun

  1. A European herb (Apium graveolens) of the carrot family.
  2. The stalks of this herb eaten as a vegetable.

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Words that rhyme with celery

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deloreyellereyellery

Related words

blanchingapiumsmallage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "celery"?▾

"Celery" has 2 syllables: cel · ery.

What is the IPA transcription of "celery"?▾

The IPA transcription of "celery" is /ˈsɛl.ə.ɹi/.

What does "celery" mean?▾

Celery: A European herb (Apium graveolens) of the carrot family.

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