How to pronounce accensor
Say it like ak-SEN-ser. Accensor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- ak
- SEN
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accensor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of accensor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ak-SEN-suh.
What does accensor mean?
- One of the functionaries who light and trim the tapers.
Where does accensor come from?
Borrowed from Ecclesiastical Latin accēnsor, from accendō (“light, kindle”) + -tor (agent noun suffix).
Words that rhyme with accensor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of accensor.
Questions about saying accensor
How do you pronounce accensor?
Say ak-SEN-ser. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsɛnsɚ/. In British English it is /ækˈsɛnsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accensor?
Accensor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: ak · SEN · ser.
Is accensor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ækˈsɛnsə/ (ak-SEN-suh).