How to pronounce senary
Say it like SEE-nuh-ree. Senary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- nuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Senary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep 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 senary
American and British speakers say senary in essentially the same way: /ˈsinəri/ in the US and /ˈsiːnəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-nuh-ree.
What does senary mean?
- Of sixth rank or order.
- Of, pertaining to, or based on six.“The senary fraction 0.2 is one-third, i.e. two-sixths.”
- The numeral system which uses six as the base.
Where does senary come from?
From the Latin sēnārius (“consisting of six each”), from sēnī (“six each, six at a time”) + -ārius (whence the English suffix -ary).
Words that rhyme with senary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of senary.
Words that sound like senary
Questions about saying senary
How do you pronounce senary?
Say SEE-nuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈsinəri/. In British English it is /ˈsiːnəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in senary?
Senary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · nuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say senary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsinəri/ and the British form is /ˈsiːnəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as senary?
Senary sounds the same as scenery in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.