How do you pronounce "cellulose"?

In American English: /ˈsɛljəˌloʊs/ (SEHLY-uh-lohs). In British English: /sˈɛljuːlˌəʊs/ (S-ehly-ool). In Canadian English: /ˈsɛljəˌloʊs/ (SEHLY-uh-lohs). In Australian English: /sˈɛljuːlˌəʊs/ (S-ehly-ool).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɛljəˌloʊs/ (SEHLY-uh-lohs), while in British English it's /sˈɛljuːlˌəʊs/ (S-ehly-ool).

How to Pronounce "cellulose"

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cellulose

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/ˈsɛljəˌloʊs/

SEHLY-uh-lohs

Syllable Breakdown

sɛljcel·əlu·loʊslose

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