How to Pronounce Celeste

To pronounce "celeste", say CEL-est-e — 3 syllables, IPA /səˈlɛst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/səˈlɛst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “celeste”

"celeste" has 3 syllables: cel-est-e. It rhymes with manifest and crest, if that helps it stick.

What does celeste mean?

noun

  1. A musical instrument consisting principally of a set of graduated steel plates struck with hammers that are activated by a keyboard.

noun

  1. An organ stop, deliberately slightly out of tune to give an undulating sound.

Synonyms

celeste

Words that rhyme with celeste

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

manifestcrestdetestdistressedjestimpressedacquiescedrestchestarrestbequestrequest

Related words

celestialheavenlyskychoralceloclarinocantilenaclaribellaclarion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "celeste"?▾

"Celeste" has 3 syllables: cel · est · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "celeste"?▾

The IPA transcription of "celeste" is /səˈlɛst/.

What does "celeste" mean?▾

Celeste: A musical instrument consisting principally of a set of graduated steel plates struck with hammers that are activated by a keyboard.

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