How to pronounce celesta
Say it like suh-LES-tuh. Celesta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LES).
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- suh
- LES
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Celesta 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.
- LESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of celesta
American and British speakers say celesta in essentially the same way: /səˈlɛstə/ in the US and /səˈlɛstə/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-LES-tuh.
What does celesta mean?
- A musical instrument consisting principally of a set of graduated steel plates struck with hammers that are activated by a keyboard.
Where does celesta come from?
Borrowed from French célesta.
Words that rhyme with celesta
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of celesta.
Questions about saying celesta
How do you pronounce celesta?
Say suh-LES-tuh. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɛstə/. In British English it is /səˈlɛstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in celesta?
Celesta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LES). Broken into parts: suh · LES · tuh.
Do Americans and Brits say celesta the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈlɛstə/ and the British form is /səˈlɛstə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.