How to pronounce precentor
Say it like prih-SEN-ter. Precentor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- prih
- SEN
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Precentor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of precentor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: prih-SEN-tuh.
What does precentor mean?
- The person who leads songs or prayers in a cathedral, church, monastery, or synagogue and generally facilitates worship.
Where does precentor come from?
From French précenteur, from Latin praecentor, from praecentus (“sung before”), from praecinō (“to sing before”) + -or (“agent suffix”), from prae- + canĕre (“to sing”).
Questions about saying precentor
How do you pronounce precentor?
Say prih-SEN-ter. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈsɛntər/. In British English it is /prɪˈsɛntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in precentor?
Precentor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: prih · SEN · ter.
Is precentor 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 /prɪˈsɛntə/ (prih-SEN-tuh).