How to pronounce censer
Say it like SEN-ser. Censer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Censer 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.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of censer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEN-suh.
What does censer mean?
- An ornamental container for burning incense, especially during religious ceremonies.
- A person who censes, a person who perfumes with incense.
Where does censer come from?
Inherited from Middle English censer, from Anglo-Norman censier, from Old French encensier, from encens (“incense”).
Words that rhyme with censer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of censer.
Words that sound like censer
Questions about saying censer
How do you pronounce censer?
Say SEN-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛnsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛnsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in censer?
Censer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · ser.
Is censer 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 /ˈsɛnsə/ (SEN-suh).
What words sound the same as censer?
Censer sounds the same as censor, sensor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.