Hijazi Arabic

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Etymology

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A clipping of the original name Italian violoncello (little violone)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /tʃeːl.lu/, [tʃe̞ːl.lu]

Noun

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تشيلّو (tšēlluf (plural تشيلوهات (tšēllōhāt) or تشيلوَات (tšēlluwāt))

  1. cello.
    Alternative form: (alternative spelling and pronunciation) تشلو (tšillu)