How to pronounce celebratory
Say it like suh-LEB-ruh-tor-ee. Celebratory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEB).
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- suh
- LEB
- ruh
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Celebratory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of celebratory
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: sel-ih-BRAY-tuh-ree.
What does celebratory mean?
- Having the manner of, or forming part of, a celebration.
Where does celebratory come from?
From celebrate + -ory.
Questions about saying celebratory
How do you pronounce celebratory?
Say suh-LEB-ruh-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɛbrəˌtɔri/. In British English it is /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in celebratory?
Celebratory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEB). Broken into parts: suh · LEB · ruh · tor · ee.
Is celebratory pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪtəri/ (sel-ih-BRAY-tuh-ree).