How to pronounce celebutante
Say it like suh-LEB-yoo-tahnt. Celebutante has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEB).
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- suh
- LEB
- yoo
- tahnt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Celebutante 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.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tahntGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of celebutante
American and British speakers say celebutante in essentially the same way: /səˈlɛbjuˌtɑnt/ in the US and /sɪˈlɛbjuːˌtɑːnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-LEB-yoo-tahnt.
What does celebutante mean?
- A young, usually female socialite, especially one of limited accomplishment, who is the focus of sufficient media attention and public interest to be regarded as a celebrity.
Where does celebutante come from?
Blend of celebrity + debutante.
Questions about saying celebutante
How do you pronounce celebutante?
Say suh-LEB-yoo-tahnt. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɛbjuˌtɑnt/. In British English it is /sɪˈlɛbjuːˌtɑːnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in celebutante?
Celebutante has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEB). Broken into parts: suh · LEB · yoo · tahnt.
Do Americans and Brits say celebutante the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈlɛbjuˌtɑnt/ and the British form is /sɪˈlɛbjuːˌtɑːnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.