How to pronounce centuries
Say it like SEN-chuh-reez. Centuries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- chuh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centuries 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.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of centuries
American and British speakers say centuries in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛntʃəriz/ in the US and /ˈsɛntʃəriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-chuh-reez.
What does centuries mean?
- plural of century How to pronounce century
Questions about saying centuries
How do you pronounce centuries?
Say SEN-chuh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntʃəriz/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntʃəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centuries?
Centuries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · chuh · reez.
Do Americans and Brits say centuries the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛntʃəriz/ and the British form is /ˈsɛntʃəriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.