How to Pronounce Fella

To pronounce "fella", say FELL-a — 2 syllables, IPA /fɛ.lə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/fɛ.lə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fella”

"fella" has 2 syllables: fell-a. It rhymes with selah and umbrella, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: fela — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fella mean?

noun

  1. (chiefly South US) used to address a male

    “Am I right, fellas?”

noun

  1. A colleague or partner.
  2. A companion; a comrade.

noun

  1. A person who was a fellow attendee at one's school.

    “I've lost touch with all my old schoolmates: I only see them at class reunions.”

Synonyms

fellowschoolfellow

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Words that rhyme with fella

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

selahumbrellachelastellafellahbellasalmonellateleprunellastelaisabellarosella

Related words

chapfellowladgentblightercussguyschum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fella"?▾

"Fella" has 2 syllables: fell · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "fella"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fella" is /fɛ.lə/.

What does "fella" mean?▾

Fella: (chiefly South US) used to address a male

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