How to pronounce "celebrate"

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His name is Jimmy Smith,

and he shared a story with me

that is told among his people,

who call themselves the Kwikwasut'inuxw.

Once upon a time, he told me,

all animals on Earth were one.

Even though they look different on the outside,

inside, they're all the same,

and from time to time they would gather

at a sacred cave deep inside the forest

to celebrate their unity.

When they arrived,

they would all take off their skins.

Raven shed his feathers, bear his fur,

and salmon her scales,

and then, they would dance.

But one day, a human made it to the cave

and laughed at what he saw

because he did not understand.

Embarrassed, the animals fled,

and that was the last time

Phonetic Breakdown of "celebrate"

Learn how to break down "celebrate" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

cel-e-brate

3 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈsɛl.ə.bɹeɪt/

Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

S EH1 L AH0 B R EY2 T

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Definition of "celebrate"

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛl.ə.bɹeɪt/

Verb

To extol or honour in a solemn manner.

Example: "to celebrate the name of the Most High"

Synonyms: fete
To honour by rites, by ceremonies of joy and respect, or by refraining from ordinary business; to observe duly.

Example: "to celebrate a birthday"

Synonyms: keep, observe
To engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event.

Example: "I was promoted today at work—let’s celebrate!"
To perform or participate in, as a sacrament or solemn rite; to perform with appropriate rites.

Example: "to celebrate a marriage"

Synonyms: solemnize

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Words That Sound Like "celebrate"

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