How do you pronounce "cellophane"?

In American English: /ˈsɛləˌfeɪn/ (SEHL-uh-fayn). In British English: /sˈɛləfˌeɪn/ (S-ehl-uhf). In Canadian English: /ˈsɛləˌfeɪn/ (SEHL-uh-fayn). In Australian English: /sˈɛləfˌeɪn/ (S-ehl-uhf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɛləˌfeɪn/ (SEHL-uh-fayn), while in British English it's /sˈɛləfˌeɪn/ (S-ehl-uhf).

How to Pronounce "cellophane"

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cellophane

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/ˈsɛləˌfeɪn/

SEHL-uh-fayn

Syllable Breakdown

sɛlcel·əlo·feɪnphane

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