How to pronounce celestial
Say it like suh-LES-chul. Celestial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LES).
VoiceSpeed
US American/səˈlɛstʃəl/suh-LES-chul
UK British/sɪˈlɛstiəl/sih-LES-tee-ul
- suh
- LES
- chul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Celestial 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.
- chulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of celestial
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: sih-LES-tee-ul.
What does celestial mean?
adjective
- Of, relating to, or located in the sky or outer space, where the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars are visible.
- Extremely beautiful, good, or pleasurable; divine, heavenly, wonderful.
- Of or relating to heaven as the place where deities (or the Christian God), spiritual beings, etc., exist; heavenly.
- Synonym of celestially (“in a celestial manner (adjective senses)”).
- An inhabitant of heaven.
- A thing from heaven; also, a heavenly quality.
- A person who is extremely beautiful, of high status, or intelligent, etc.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with celestial
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Questions about saying celestial
How do you pronounce celestial?
Say suh-LES-chul. The American pronunciation is /səˈlɛstʃəl/. In British English it is /sɪˈlɛstiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in celestial?
Celestial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LES). Broken into parts: suh · LES · chul.
Is celestial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /sɪˈlɛstiəl/ (sih-LES-tee-ul).