How to Pronounce "celebration"
word
/ˌsɛɫəˈbɹeɪʃən/
sel-uh-BRAY-shuhn
/sˌɛləbɹˈeɪʃən/
sel-uh-BRAY-shuhn
Definition
A celebration is a happy event or activity held to mark a special day, success, or important moment. It can be private and small or large and public.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌsɛɫəˈbɹeɪʃən/
British English
/sˌɛləbɹˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sel-uh-BRAY-shuhn
UK
sel-uh-BRAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
The school planned a celebration for the students' success.
We had a small celebration at home after dinner.
Her birthday celebration starts at six o'clock.
The whole weekend turned into a celebration after they heard the good news.