How to pronounce accentor
Say it like uk-SEN-ter. Accentor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- uk
- SEN
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accentor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of accentor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uk-SEN-tuh.
What does accentor mean?
- Any bird of the Eurasian genus Prunella, such as the dunnock.
Where does accentor come from?
From Latin accentor (“one who sings with another”), from ad + cantor (“singer”), from canō (“sing”).
Words that rhyme with accentor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of accentor.
Questions about saying accentor
How do you pronounce accentor?
Say uk-SEN-ter. The American pronunciation is /əkˈsɛntɚ/. In British English it is /əkˈsɛntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accentor?
Accentor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: uk · SEN · ter.
Is accentor 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 /əkˈsɛntə/ (uk-SEN-tuh).