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How to pronounce:
cello
Definition:
(nou) a large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtʃeləʊ
Examples:
It is the middle voice of the violin family, between the violin and the cello.
The backup musicians play the violin and the cello.
The violin then joins the cello with a distorted version of the theme.
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Common mistakes of cello pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "che-LOH". The correct pronunciation is "ˈtʃɛl.oʊ" (US) or "ˈtʃɛl.əʊ" (UK), with stress on the first syllable. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "che" sound.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some pronounce "cello" with a long "e" sound, saying "chee-lo". The correct vowel sound is a short "e" as in "bet", making it "ˈtʃɛl.oʊ" (US) or "ˈtʃɛl.əʊ" (UK). Tip: Practice saying "cell" to get the right vowel.
- Adding an unnecessary "h": A common mistake is to add an "h" sound, pronouncing it as "chelo". The correct pronunciation omits the "h", as in "ˈtʃɛl.oʊ" (US) or "ˈtʃɛl.əʊ" (UK). Tip: Focus on the "ch" sound without an "h" following it.
- Confusing with "cellist": Some learners confuse "cello" with "cellist" and pronounce "cello" as "sell-o". The correct pronunciation is "ˈtʃɛl.oʊ" (US) or "ˈtʃɛl.əʊ" (UK). Tip: Remember that "cello" has a "ch" sound at the start.
- Overemphasizing the final "o": Some people stress the last syllable too much, saying "chelo". The correct pronunciation is "ˈtʃɛl.oʊ" (US) or "ˈtʃɛl.əʊ" (UK), with a balanced emphasis on both syllables. Tip: Keep the "o" light and quick.