Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

celesta

/səˈlɛstə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.66 in modern English

Syllables: ce-les-ta
IPA: /səˈlɛstə/

9

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A musical instrument consisting principally of a set of graduated steel plates struck with hammers that are activated by a keyboard.

name

A female given name.

Etymology

Borrowed from French célesta.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /səˈlɛstə/
British English: /səˈlɛstə/

Inflected Forms

celestas (plural) celeste (alternative)

Derived Forms

celestist

Synonyms

celeste

Rhymes With

fiesta podesta esta siesta vesta testa festa cuesta mesta pesta tempesta presta

Questions

How do you pronounce celesta?: The recorded pronunciation is /səˈlɛstə/.
What does celesta mean?: A musical instrument consisting principally of a set of graduated steel plates struck with hammers that are activated by a keyboard.
Where does celesta come from?: Borrowed from French célesta.

How to pronounce celesta

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