How to pronounce centumviral
Say it like sen-TUHM-vuh-rul. Centumviral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHM).
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- sen
- TUHM
- vuh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centumviral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- senKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of centumviral
American and British speakers say centumviral in essentially the same way: /sɛnˈtʌmvərəl/ in the US and /sɛnˈtʌmvərəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: sen-TUHM-vuh-rul.
What does centumviral mean?
- Of or pertaining to the centumviri
Where does centumviral come from?
From Latin centumvirālis.
Questions about saying centumviral
How do you pronounce centumviral?
Say sen-TUHM-vuh-rul. The American pronunciation is /sɛnˈtʌmvərəl/. In British English it is /sɛnˈtʌmvərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centumviral?
Centumviral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHM). Broken into parts: sen · TUHM · vuh · rul.
Do Americans and Brits say centumviral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛnˈtʌmvərəl/ and the British form is /sɛnˈtʌmvərəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.