How to Pronounce Cellar

To pronounce "cellar", say CELL-ar — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛlə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsɛlə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cellar”

"cellar" has 2 syllables: cell-ar. It rhymes with stellar and propeller, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: seller — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cellar mean?

noun

  1. An enclosed underground space, often under a building, used for storage or shelter.
  2. A wine collection, especially when stored in a cellar.

verb

  1. To store in a cellar.

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Words that rhyme with cellar

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stellarpropellerinterstellarquellerstorytellertellerrathskellerbooksellerlamellarbellerellerdweller

Related words

basementexcavationpantryatticcaveclosetundergroundgranary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cellar"?▾

"Cellar" has 2 syllables: cell · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "cellar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cellar" is /ˈsɛlə(ɹ)/.

What does "cellar" mean?▾

Cellar: An enclosed underground space, often under a building, used for storage or shelter.

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