cellos
The plural of "cello" is cellos.
Some nouns that end in o add only -s. cello is one of them.
Meaning: a large string instrument played sitting down (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use a plural verb with cellos: the cellos are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: cellos'.
How do you pronounce it?
cello is pronounced /ˈtʃɛləʊ/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.
What mistakes should you avoid?
The Italian plural celli appears in some music writing, but cellos is the normal English plural.
Did you know?
- At a school spelling bee in 1992, US Vice President Dan Quayle wrongly corrected a student's spelling of potato to potatoe. The plural potatoes has an e, but the singular does not.
Examples in context
- The orchestra has eight cellos.Singular: The orchestra has one cello.
- The cellos play the main tune.Singular: The cello plays the main tune.
