Can You Spell Cello Like Cello?

The cello (/ˈtʃɛloʊ/ CHEL-oh; plural celli or cellos) or violoncello (/ˌvaɪələnˈtʃɛloʊ/ VY-ə-lən-CHEL-oh; Italian pronunciation: [vjolonˈtʃɛllo]) is a bowed (sometimes plucked and occasionally hit) string instrument of the violin family.

Why is cello spelled cello?

Its name comes from the Italian language, so it is pronounced “chello”. The full word is violoncello, but when speaking, people normally call it the “cello”. ... The cello is a very popular instrument.

What's the plural word for cello?

cello. noun. cel·​lo | \ ˈche-lō \ plural cellos.