To pronounce "cella", say CELL-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛlə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsɛlə/
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"cella" has 2 syllables: cell-a. It rhymes with selah and umbrella, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: cela, sela — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cella" has 2 syllables: cell · a.
The IPA transcription of "cella" is /ˈsɛlə/.
Cella: The central, enclosed part of an ancient temple, as distinguished from the open porticos.
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