How to Pronounce Cellulose

To pronounce "cellulose", say CELL-ul-os-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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9

Letters

CELL-ul-os-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “cellulose”

"cellulose" has 4 syllables: cell-ul-os-e. It rhymes with morose and close, if that helps it stick.

What does cellulose mean?

noun

  1. A complex carbohydrate that forms the main constituent of the cell wall in most plants and is important in the manufacture of numerous products, such as paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and explosives.
  2. A polysaccharide containing many glucose units in parallel chains.

adjective

  1. Consisting of, or containing, cells.

Synonyms

E460emulsifier

Words that rhyme with cellulose

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moroseclosegrandiosebellicosegrossengrosscomatosedoseploceadiposesowcerowse

Related words

cellulosicnitratedmicrocrystallinesapregenerateddeaefibreligno

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cellulose"?▾

"Cellulose" has 4 syllables: cell · ul · os · e.

What does "cellulose" mean?▾

Cellulose: A complex carbohydrate that forms the main constituent of the cell wall in most plants and is important in the manufacture of numerous products, such as paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and explosives.

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