How to pronounce celebrity
Say it like suh-LEB-rih-tee. Celebrity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEB).
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- suh
- LEB
- rih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Celebrity 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of celebrity
- 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-tee.
What does celebrity mean?
- a widely known person“he was a baseball celebrity”
- the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
Where does celebrity come from?
From Middle English celebritē, from Old French celebrite (compare French célébrité), from Latin celēbritās.
Questions about saying celebrity
How do you pronounce celebrity?
Say suh-LEB-rih-tee. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɛbrɪti/. In British English it is /səˈlɛbrɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in celebrity?
Celebrity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEB). Broken into parts: suh · LEB · rih · tee.
Is celebrity 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 /səˈlɛbrɪti/ (suh-LEB-rih-tee).