How do you say "cello" in Russian?

виолончель

violonchel'

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "cello" is виолончель (violonchel').

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Pronunciation

It's spoken something like "violonchel'", with the accent sitting mid-word, and most learners get it after repeating it slowly a handful of times.

Writing and usage

виолончель is written using cyrillic. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

У виолончели звучит глубокий, тёплый звук.

U violoncheli zvuchit glubokij, teplyj zvuk.

The cello has a deep, warm sound.

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How to remember виолончель

Let a bank teller counting bills be your anchor for "violonchel'", since how the syllables bunch up at the start nudges the two together.

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Questions about виолончель

How do you pronounce виолончель?

It's spoken something like "violonchel'", with the accent sitting mid-word, and most learners get it after repeating it slowly a handful of times.

Is виолончель formal or casual?

виолончель is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is виолончель used in Russian?

виолончель is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: У виолончели звучит глубокий, тёплый звук. (The cello has a deep, warm sound.).

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