How to Pronounce Celestial

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/səˈlɛstiəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “celestial”

"celestial" has 3 syllables: cel-est-ial. It rhymes with bestial, if that helps it stick.

What does celestial mean?

noun

  1. An inhabitant of heaven.

adjective

  1. Relating to the sky or outer space, regarded as the realm of the sun, moon, planets, and stars.
  2. Of or pertaining to the highest degree of glory.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to the heaven believed in by many religions.
  2. Of or pertaining to the kingdom of God; divine.

Synonyms

celestheavenlydivinespiritualcelestialparadisaicparadisaicalparadisalparadisic

Words that rhyme with celestial

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bestial

Related words

supernalheavenlyetherealdivinehighnessspatialserenesin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "celestial"?▾

"Celestial" has 3 syllables: cel · est · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "celestial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "celestial" is /səˈlɛstiəl/.

What does "celestial" mean?▾

Celestial: An inhabitant of heaven.

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