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How to pronounce ella in American English

“ella” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to ella the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“ella” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. ELLA: Skywriting is not new.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  2. So, this is Amber and Ella.

    The Obama White House

  3. I’m Silvia Argueta; my pronouns are she/her/ella.

    Dept of Justice

Words that sound like “ella”

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Why real speech

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