How to pronounce centaurs
Say it like SEN-torz. Centaurs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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US American/ˈsɛnˌtɔrz/SEN-torz
UK British/ˈsɛnˌtɔːz/SEN-tawz
- SEN
- torz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centaurs 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.
- torzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of centaurs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEN-tawz.
What does centaurs mean?
noun
- plural of centaur How to pronounce centaur
Questions about saying centaurs
How do you pronounce centaurs?
Say SEN-torz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛnˌtɔrz/. In British English it is /ˈsɛnˌtɔːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centaurs?
Centaurs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · torz.
Is centaurs 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 /ˈsɛnˌtɔːz/ (SEN-tawz).