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How to pronounce cello
/ˈtʃeləʊ/ British English
CHEL·oh
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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✗ Many people say
SEL·lo
✓ Say
CHEL·oh
My tip
The c sounds like ch: CHEL-oh. It’s an Italian word.
In a sentence
She plays the cello.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: CHEL-oh.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce cello?
In British English, cello is pronounced /ˈtʃeləʊ/. Say it like this: CHEL-oh. The c sounds like ch: CHEL-oh. It’s an Italian word.
How many syllables are in cello?
When you say it, cello has 2 syllables: CHEL-oh. The strong beat is the first one, CHEL.
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