How to pronounce celadon
Say it like SEL-uh-dahn. Celadon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
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- SEL
- uh
- dahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Celadon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of celadon
American and British speakers say celadon in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛləˌdɑn/ in the US and /ˈsɛlədən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEL-uh-dun.
What does celadon mean?
- A pale green color, possibly tinted with gray.
- A pale green Chinese glaze.
- A ceramic ware with a pale green glaze.
- Of a pale green color tinted with gray.
Questions about saying celadon
How do you pronounce celadon?
Say SEL-uh-dahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛləˌdɑn/. In British English it is /ˈsɛlədən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in celadon?
Celadon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · uh · dahn.
Do Americans and Brits say celadon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛləˌdɑn/ and the British form is /ˈsɛlədən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.