How to pronounce semicentenary
Say it like sem-eye-sen-TEN-uh-ree. Semicentenary has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEN).
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- sem
- eye
- sen
- TEN
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semicentenary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- semGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eyeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- senGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of semicentenary
- American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5.
British respelling: sem-ih-sen-TEEN-ree.
What does semicentenary mean?
- Synonym of semicentennial: a 50th anniversary.“The city celebrated its semicentenary last year.”
Where does semicentenary come from?
From semi- (“half”) + centenary (“100th anniversary”), q.v.
Words that rhyme with semicentenary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of semicentenary.
Questions about saying semicentenary
How do you pronounce semicentenary?
Say sem-eye-sen-TEN-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛˌmaɪˌsɛnˈtɛnəri/. In British English it is /ˌsɛmɪsɛnˈtiːnri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semicentenary?
Semicentenary has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEN). Broken into parts: sem · eye · sen · TEN · uh · ree.
Is semicentenary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ˌsɛmɪsɛnˈtiːnri/ (sem-ih-sen-TEEN-ree).