How to pronounce censured
Say it like SEN-sherd. Censured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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US American/ˈsɛnʃɚd/SEN-sherd
UK British/ˈsɛnʃəd/SEN-shud
- SEN
- sherd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Censured 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.
- sherdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of censured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEN-shud.
What does censured mean?
adjective
- Having been blamed or criticized for wrongdoing.
- simple past and past participle of censure How to pronounce censure
Questions about saying censured
How do you pronounce censured?
Say SEN-sherd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛnʃɚd/. In British English it is /ˈsɛnʃəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in censured?
Censured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · sherd.
Is censured 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 /ˈsɛnʃəd/ (SEN-shud).