How to Pronounce Ceremony

To pronounce "ceremony", say CER-em-ony — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛɹəˌmoʊni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsɛɹəˌmoʊni/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/sˈɛɹɪməni/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “ceremony”

"ceremony" has 3 syllables: cer-em-ony. It rhymes with phony and stony, if that helps it stick.

What does ceremony mean?

noun

  1. A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.
  2. An official gathering to celebrate, commemorate, or otherwise mark some event.

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Words that rhyme with ceremony

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

phonystonycronyparsimonyacrimonypatrimonymatrimonysanctimonyphoneybonybaloneytestimony

Related words

ceremonialobservanceritualriteworshipdedicationsolemncelebration

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ceremony"?▾

"Ceremony" has 3 syllables: cer · em · ony.

What is the IPA transcription of "ceremony"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ceremony" is /ˈsɛɹəˌmoʊni/.

What does "ceremony" mean?▾

Ceremony: A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

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