How to Pronounce Cellphone

To pronounce "cellphone", say CELLPH-on-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛlfəʊn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈsɛlfəʊn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cellphone”

"cellphone" has 3 syllables: cellph-on-e.

What does cellphone mean?

noun

  1. A portable, wireless telephone, which changes antenna connections seamlessly during travel from one radio reception cell to another without losing the party-to-party call connection.

verb

  1. To make a call on a cellphone.

Synonyms

cellcellularcellular mobilecellular phonecellular telephonehandphonemobilemobile phone

Related words

telephonehandsetphonetellaptopdoorbellportablemobile

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cellphone"?▾

"Cellphone" has 3 syllables: cellph · on · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "cellphone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cellphone" is /ˈsɛlfəʊn/.

What does "cellphone" mean?▾

Cellphone: A portable, wireless telephone, which changes antenna connections seamlessly during travel from one radio reception cell to another without losing the party-to-party call connection.

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