How to pronounce ceremonial
Say it like ser-uh-MOH-nee-ul. Ceremonial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH).
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- ser
- uh
- MOH
- nee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ceremonial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- serGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ceremonial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ser-ih-MOH-nih-ul.
What does ceremonial mean?
- A ceremony, or series of ceremonies, prescribed by ritual.
- Of, relating to, consisting of, or used in a ceremony.
- Used only for the purpose of ceremony; symbolic.
Where does ceremonial come from?
From Middle English cerymonial, from Latin caerimōniālis.
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Questions about saying ceremonial
How do you pronounce ceremonial?
Say ser-uh-MOH-nee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛrəˈmoʊniəl/. In British English it is /ˌsɛrɪˈməʊnɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ceremonial?
Ceremonial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH). Broken into parts: ser · uh · MOH · nee · ul.
Is ceremonial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌsɛrɪˈməʊnɪəl/ (ser-ih-MOH-nih-ul).