How to Pronounce Cell

To pronounce "cell", say CELL — one syllable, IPA /sɛl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

4

Letters

/sɛl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cell”

"cell" 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: sell, selle, cel, sel — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cell mean?

noun

  1. A single-room dwelling for a hermit.
  2. A small monastery or nunnery dependent on a larger religious establishment.

verb

  1. To place or enclose in a cell.

Synonyms

prison cell

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Words that rhyme with cell

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

compelpropelimpelquellcitadelravelswelltelldwellshellexpelparallel

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cell"?▾

"Cell" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cell"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cell" is /sɛl/.

What does "cell" mean?▾

Cell: A single-room dwelling for a hermit.

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