How to Pronounce Cells

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/sɛlz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cells”

"cells" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with parallels and compels, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cels, sells, selz — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cells 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.

noun

  1. A cellular phone.

Synonyms

prison cell

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Words that rhyme with cells

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

parallelscompelsfarewellsseashellsstairwellsbellsshellsspellsswellsyellsbombshellspropels

Related words

cadrecubicleaccumulatorsairframeairframesarticlesbacteria

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cells"?▾

"Cells" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cells"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cells" is /sɛlz/.

What does "cells" mean?▾

Cells: A single-room dwelling for a hermit.

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