How to pronounce celebrities
Say it like suh-LEB-rih-teez. Celebrities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEB).
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- suh
- LEB
- rih
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Celebrities 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.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of celebrities
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suh-LEB-rih-teez.
What does celebrities mean?
- plural of celebrity How to pronounce celebrity
Questions about saying celebrities
How do you pronounce celebrities?
Say suh-LEB-rih-teez. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɛbrɪtiz/. In British English it is /səˈlɛbrɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in celebrities?
Celebrities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEB). Broken into parts: suh · LEB · rih · teez.
Is celebrities 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 /səˈlɛbrɪtiz/ (suh-LEB-rih-teez).