How to pronounce censors
Say it like SEN-serz. Censors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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US American/ˈsɛnsɚz/SEN-serz
UK British/ˈsɛnsəz/SEN-suz
- SEN
- serz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Censors 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.
- serzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of censors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEN-suz.
What does censors mean?
noun
- plural of censor How to pronounce censor
- third-person singular simple present indicative of censor How to pronounce censor
Questions about saying censors
How do you pronounce censors?
Say SEN-serz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛnsɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsɛnsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in censors?
Censors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · serz.
Is censors 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 /ˈsɛnsəz/ (SEN-suz).