How to Pronounce Cellphones

To pronounce "cellphones", say CELLPH-on-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

CELLPH-on-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “cellphones”

"cellphones" has 3 syllables: cellph-on-es.

What does cellphones 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.

Synonyms

cellcellularcellular mobilecellular phonecellular telephonehandphonemobilemobile phone

Related words

handsetslaptopsmobilemobilesphonestelephonessmartphones

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cellphones"?▾

"Cellphones" has 3 syllables: cellph · on · es.

What does "cellphones" mean?▾

Cellphones: 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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