How to pronounce censorship
Say it like SEN-ser-ship. Censorship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- ser
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Censorship 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.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of censorship
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEN-suh-ship.
What does censorship mean?
- counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy
- deleting parts of publications or correspondence or theatrical performances
Where does censorship come from?
From censor + -ship.
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Questions about saying censorship
How do you pronounce censorship?
Say SEN-ser-ship. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛnsɚˌʃɪp/. In British English it is /ˈsɛnsəʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in censorship?
Censorship has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · ser · ship.
Is censorship 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 /ˈsɛnsəʃɪp/ (SEN-suh-ship).