How to pronounce senhor
Say it like sih-NYOR. Senhor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOR).
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- sih
- NYOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Senhor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NYORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of senhor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sih-NYAW.
What does senhor mean?
- A Portuguese gentleman.
Where does senhor come from?
From Portuguese senhor, which see for more.
Words that rhyme with senhor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of senhor.
Questions about saying senhor
How do you pronounce senhor?
Say sih-NYOR. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈnjɔr/. In British English it is /sɪˈnjɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in senhor?
Senhor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOR). Broken into parts: sih · NYOR.
Is senhor 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 /sɪˈnjɔː/ (sih-NYAW).