How to Pronounce Celerity

To pronounce "celerity", say CEL-er-ity — 3 syllables, IPA /sɪˈlɛɹɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/sɪˈlɛɹɪti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “celerity”

"celerity" has 3 syllables: cel-er-ity. It rhymes with disparity and asperity, if that helps it stick.

What does celerity mean?

noun

  1. Speed, swiftness.
  2. The speed of individual waves (as opposed to the speed of groups of waves).

Words that rhyme with celerity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disparityasperityprosperitytemerityclaritypeculiarityparityfamiliaritysinceritydexterityseverityausterity

Related words

rapidityquicknessswiftnessspeedinesshastespeedexpeditiousnessdispatch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "celerity"?▾

"Celerity" has 3 syllables: cel · er · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "celerity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "celerity" is /sɪˈlɛɹɪti/.

What does "celerity" mean?▾

Celerity: Speed, swiftness.

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