How to pronounce censored
Say it like SEN-serd. Censored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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US American/ˈsɛnsɚd/SEN-serd
UK British/ˈsɛnsəd/SEN-sud
- SEN
- serd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Censored 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.
- serdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of censored
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEN-sud.
What does censored mean?
adjective
- Having had objectionable content removed.“Gory violence is usually censored.”
- simple past and past participle of censor How to pronounce censor
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying censored
How do you pronounce censored?
Say SEN-serd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛnsɚd/. In British English it is /ˈsɛnsəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in censored?
Censored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · serd.
Is censored 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 /ˈsɛnsəd/ (SEN-sud).