How to pronounce ceremonies
Say it like SER-uh-moh-neez. Ceremonies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER).
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- SER
- uh
- moh
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ceremonies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ceremonies
American and British speakers say ceremonies in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛrəˌmoʊniz/ in the US and /ˈsɛrɪməniz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SER-ih-muh-neez.
What does ceremonies mean?
- plural of ceremony How to pronounce ceremony
Questions about saying ceremonies
How do you pronounce ceremonies?
Say SER-uh-moh-neez. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛrəˌmoʊniz/. In British English it is /ˈsɛrɪməniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ceremonies?
Ceremonies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER). Broken into parts: SER · uh · moh · neez.
Do Americans and Brits say ceremonies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛrəˌmoʊniz/ and the British form is /ˈsɛrɪməniz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.