How to pronounce celebrated
Say it like SEL-ub-ray-tid. Celebrated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
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- SEL
- ub
- ray
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Celebrated 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.
- rayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of celebrated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SEL-ib-ray-tid.
What does celebrated mean?
- widely known and esteemed“a famous actor”“a celebrated musician”
- having an illustrious past
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Questions about saying celebrated
How do you pronounce celebrated?
Say SEL-ub-ray-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛləbˌreɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsɛlɪbreɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in celebrated?
Celebrated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · ub · ray · tid.
Is celebrated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈsɛlɪbreɪtɪd/ (SEL-ib-ray-tid).