How to pronounce ceinture
Say it like san-TYOOR. Ceinture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TYOOR).
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- san
- TYOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ceinture pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TYOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of ceinture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sa-CHOOR.
What does ceinture mean?
- A belt or girdle.
Where does ceinture come from?
Borrowed from French ceinture.
Words that rhyme with ceinture
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ceinture.
Questions about saying ceinture
How do you pronounce ceinture?
Say san-TYOOR. The American pronunciation is /sænˈtjʊr/. In British English it is /sæˈtʃʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ceinture?
Ceinture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TYOOR). Broken into parts: san · TYOOR.
Is ceinture 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 /sæˈtʃʊə/ (sa-CHOOR).