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'cello

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.29 in modern English

Syllables
'cel-lo
IPA
7
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of cello (“string instrument”).

Dated

Example Sentences

Etymology

The apostrophe indicating that it is a clipping of violoncello.

Usage

Inflected Forms

'cellos (plural) 'celli (plural)

Rhymes With

fellow hello yellow mellow cello jello bellow jell-o portobello bordello violoncello limoncello

Questions

What does 'cello mean?
Alternative form of cello (“string instrument”).
Where does 'cello come from?
The apostrophe indicating that it is a clipping of violoncello.

How to pronounce 'cello

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