How to pronounce ceilidhean
Say it like KAY-lee-un. Ceilidhean has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- lee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ceilidhean pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ceilidhean
American and British speakers say ceilidhean in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪliən/ in the US and /ˈkeɪliən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY-lee-un.
What does ceilidhean mean?
- plural of ceilidh How to pronounce ceilidh
Where does ceilidhean come from?
Borrowed from Scottish Gaelic cèilidhean.
Words that rhyme with ceilidhean
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ceilidhean.
Questions about saying ceilidhean
How do you pronounce ceilidhean?
Say KAY-lee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪliən/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪliən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ceilidhean?
Ceilidhean has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · lee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say ceilidhean the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪliən/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪliən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.