How to Pronounce Celebratory

To pronounce "celebratory", say CEL-ebr-at-ory — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛləbɹəˌtɔːɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈsɛləbɹəˌtɔːɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “celebratory”

"celebratory" has 4 syllables: cel-ebr-at-ory. It rhymes with repository and hoary, if that helps it stick.

What does celebratory mean?

adjective

  1. In the manner of, or forming part of, a celebration.

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Words that rhyme with celebratory

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

repositoryhoaryquarryallegorydesultorytransitoryambulatoryglorydilatoryaleatoryterritoryobligatory

Related words

festivesolemnizationceremonialobservancecommemorationcommemorativeformalsolemn

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "celebratory"?▾

"Celebratory" has 4 syllables: cel · ebr · at · ory.

What is the IPA transcription of "celebratory"?▾

The IPA transcription of "celebratory" is /ˈsɛləbɹəˌtɔːɹi/.

What does "celebratory" mean?▾

Celebratory: In the manner of, or forming part of, a celebration.

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