How to pronounce centaurism
Say it like SEN-tor-ih-zum. Centaurism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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US American/ˈsɛntɔrɪzəm/SEN-tor-ih-zum
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- SEN
- tor
- ih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centaurism 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does centaurism mean?
noun
- The evolution of a creature with multiple pairs of legs evolving to give rise to a descendant where the frontmost pair of legs is raised from the ground, no longer being used in locomotion and freeing them up for other activities.
Where does centaurism come from?
From centaur + -ism, due to centaurs having two limbs (their arms) in the front raised from the ground not used for locomotion.
Questions about saying centaurism
How do you pronounce centaurism?
Say SEN-tor-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntɔrɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centaurism?
Centaurism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · tor · ih · zum.