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How to pronounce:
celebrate
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈselɪbreɪt
Examples:
They are about to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary.
The whole Ebony article was to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Thriller.
To celebrate your promotion, I will treat you next week.
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Common mistakes of celebrate pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cel-ˈe-brate". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈsɛl.ə.breɪt". Tip: Practice by emphasizing the first syllable when saying "celebrate".
- Vowel confusion: People often pronounce the first vowel as "e" instead of "ɛ", as in "celebrate". The correct pronunciation is "ˈsɛl.ə.breɪt". Tip: Focus on the "ɛ" sound by practicing with words like "sell" or "pen".
- Missing schwa sound: Some may omit the schwa "ə" in the second syllable, leading to "sel-brate". The accurate pronunciation includes the schwa: "ˈsɛl.ə.breɪt". Tip: Remember that unstressed syllables often contain a schwa sound; practice saying it softly.
- Final consonant sound: Learners sometimes mispronounce the final "t" as a "d", saying "celebrate" as "celebraid". The correct ending is a clear "t": "ˈsɛl.ə.breɪt". Tip: Focus on the crisp "t" sound by practicing with words like "cat" or "hat".
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some speakers may overly stress the third syllable, saying "cel-e-ˈbrate". The correct stress pattern is "ˈsɛl.ə.breɪt". Tip: Break the word down into syllables and practice saying the first syllable with more emphasis.