How to pronounce centaur
Say it like SEN-tor. Centaur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- tor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centaur 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.
- torKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of centaur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEN-taw.
What does centaur mean?
- A mythical beast having a horse's body with a man's head and torso in place of the head and neck of the horse.
- One of a number of icy planetoids that orbit the Sun between Jupiter and Neptune.
- A chess-playing team comprising a human player and a computer who work together.
Words that rhyme with centaur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of centaur.
Questions about saying centaur
How do you pronounce centaur?
Say SEN-tor. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntɔr/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centaur?
Centaur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · tor.
Is centaur 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 /ˈsɛntɔː/ (SEN-taw).