How to pronounce celeste
Say it like suh-LEST. Celeste has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEST).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce celeste. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- suh
- LEST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Celeste 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.
- LESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of celeste
American and British speakers say celeste in essentially the same way: /səˈlɛst/ in the US and /səˈlɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-LEST.
What does celeste mean?
- Alternative form of celesta (“musical instrument”).
- An organ stop, deliberately slightly out of tune to give an undulating sound.
- Bleu celeste.
Where does celeste come from?
Borrowed from French céleste (“heavenly”), from Latin caelestis.
Words that rhyme with celeste
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of celeste.
Questions about saying celeste
How do you pronounce celeste?
Say suh-LEST. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɛst/. In British English it is /səˈlɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in celeste?
Celeste has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEST). Broken into parts: suh · LEST.
Do Americans and Brits say celeste the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈlɛst/ and the British form is /səˈlɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.