How to Pronounce Celt

To pronounce "celt", say CELT — one syllable, IPA /sɛlt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/sɛlt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “celt”

"celt" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with svelte and pelt, if that helps it stick.

What does celt mean?

noun

  1. A prehistoric chisel-bladed tool.

Words that rhyme with celt

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sveltepeltheartfeltbeltveldtmeltweltsmeltkneltspeltdealtdwelt

Related words

keltbretongaelersesocketedpetaloidhatersiberians

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "celt"?▾

"Celt" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "celt"?▾

The IPA transcription of "celt" is /sɛlt/.

What does "celt" mean?▾

Celt: A prehistoric chisel-bladed tool.

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