How to Pronounce Cerulean

To pronounce "cerulean", say CER-ul-ean — 3 syllables, IPA /səˈɹuːli.ən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/səˈɹuːli.ən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cerulean”

"cerulean" has 3 syllables: cer-ul-ean.

What does cerulean mean?

noun

  1. (color) A greenish-blue color.
  2. Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genus Jamides.

adjective

  1. Sky-blue.

Related words

lazulineazuresky-bluesapphirecoloredchromaticbluecoeline

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cerulean"?▾

"Cerulean" has 3 syllables: cer · ul · ean.

What is the IPA transcription of "cerulean"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cerulean" is /səˈɹuːli.ən/.

What does "cerulean" mean?▾

Cerulean: (color) A greenish-blue color.

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