How to pronounce celebrant
Say it like SEL-ub-runt. Celebrant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
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- SEL
- ub
- runt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Celebrant 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.
- ubKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of celebrant
American and British speakers say celebrant in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛləbrənt/ in the US and /ˈsɛləbrənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEL-ub-runt.
What does celebrant mean?
- A person who officiates at a religious ceremony, especially a marriage or the Eucharist.
- A person who conducts formal ceremonies in the community, particularly weddings, baby namings, renewals of wedding vows and funerals.
- A person who is celebrating something.
Where does celebrant come from?
From French célébrant, from Latin celebrāns, present participle of celebrō, equivalent to celebrate + -ant.
Questions about saying celebrant
How do you pronounce celebrant?
Say SEL-ub-runt. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛləbrənt/. In British English it is /ˈsɛləbrənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in celebrant?
Celebrant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · ub · runt.
Do Americans and Brits say celebrant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛləbrənt/ and the British form is /ˈsɛləbrənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.