How to pronounce cenotaph
Say it like SEN-uh-taf. Cenotaph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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US American/ˈsɛnəˌtæf/SEN-uh-taf
UK British/ˈsɛnəˌtɑːf/SEN-uh-tahf
- SEN
- uh
- taf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cenotaph pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tafGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of cenotaph
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: SEN-uh-tahf.
What does cenotaph mean?
noun
- A monument, generally in the form of an empty tomb, erected to honour the dead whose bodies lie elsewhere, especially members of the armed forces who died in battle.“A cenotaph was erected for him in Gaul, while his body was taken to Rome and inclosed in a magnificent tomb.”
Questions about saying cenotaph
How do you pronounce cenotaph?
Say SEN-uh-taf. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛnəˌtæf/. In British English it is /ˈsɛnəˌtɑːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cenotaph?
Cenotaph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · uh · taf.
Is cenotaph pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈsɛnəˌtɑːf/ (SEN-uh-tahf).