How to Pronounce "cinderella"
word
/ˌsɪndɝˈɛɫə/
sin-dur-EL-uh
/ˌsɪndəˈɹɛlə/
sin-duh-REL-uh
Definition
Cinderella is the girl in the famous fairy tale who is treated badly and later has a magical happy ending. The word can also mean a person or team that starts in a weak or ignored position but later succeeds unexpectedly.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌsɪndɝˈɛɫə/
British English
/ˌsɪndəˈɹɛlə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sin-dur-EL-uh
UK
sin-duh-REL-uh
Listen in Context
My little sister loves the story of Cinderella.
She dressed as Cinderella for the school play.
The small team became the Cinderella of the tournament.
No one expected them to make the finals, but now they're the Cinderella story everyone is talking about.