How to Pronounce Celebrated

To pronounce "celebrated", say CEL-ebr-at-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪ.tɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪ.tɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “celebrated”

"celebrated" has 4 syllables: cel-ebr-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does celebrated mean?

verb

  1. To extol or honour in a solemn manner.

    “to celebrate the name of the Most High”

  2. To honour by rites, by ceremonies of joy and respect, or by refraining from ordinary business; to observe duly.

    “to celebrate a birthday”

adjective

  1. Famous or widely praised

    “She became a celebrated actress, but never won any major awards.”

Synonyms

fetekeepobservesolemnize

Words that rhyme with celebrated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

famousrenownedfamednotedknownillustriousgloriousnotable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "celebrated"?▾

"Celebrated" has 4 syllables: cel · ebr · at · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "celebrated"?▾

The IPA transcription of "celebrated" is /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪ.tɪd/.

What does "celebrated" mean?▾

Celebrated: To extol or honour in a solemn manner.

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