How do you pronounce "cellar"?

In American English: /ˈsɛlɝ/ (SEHL-ur). In British English: /sˈɛlə/ (S-ehl). In Canadian English: /ˈsɛlɝ/ (SEHL-ur). In Australian English: /sˈɛlə/ (S-ehl).

Is "cellar" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɛlɝ/ (SEHL-ur), while in British English it's /sˈɛlə/ (S-ehl).

How to Pronounce "cellar"

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cellar

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/ˈsɛlɝ/

SEHL-ur

Syllable Breakdown

sɛlcel·ɝlar

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