How to pronounce scienter
Say it like sy-EN-ter. Scienter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/saɪˈɛntɚ/sy-EN-ter
UK British/saɪˈɛntə/sy-EN-tuh
- sy
- EN
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scienter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of scienter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sy-EN-tuh.
What does scienter mean?
adverb
- deliberately, knowingly
- knowledge of one's own illegal acts; intent
Where does scienter come from?
From Latin scienter (“knowingly”), from sciō (“know”).
Words that rhyme with scienter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scienter.
Questions about saying scienter
How do you pronounce scienter?
Say sy-EN-ter. The American pronunciation is /saɪˈɛntɚ/. In British English it is /saɪˈɛntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scienter?
Scienter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EN). Broken into parts: sy · EN · ter.
Is scienter 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 /saɪˈɛntə/ (sy-EN-tuh).