How to pronounce sesquicentennial
Say it like ses-kwih-sen-TEN-ee-ul. Sesquicentennial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEN).
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- ses
- kwih
- sen
- TEN
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sesquicentennial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kwihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- senKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sesquicentennial
American and British speakers say sesquicentennial in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛskwɪsɛnˈtɛniəl/ in the US and /ˌsɛskwɪsɛnˈtɛniəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ses-kwih-sen-TEN-ee-ul.
What does sesquicentennial mean?
- Occurring every 150 years.
- Of, or relating to a sesquicentenary.
- A 150th anniversary.“The city celebrated its sesquicentennial last year.”
Where does sesquicentennial come from?
From sesqui- (“one-and-a-half”) + centennial (“of 100 years”).
Words that rhyme with sesquicentennial
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Questions about saying sesquicentennial
How do you pronounce sesquicentennial?
Say ses-kwih-sen-TEN-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛskwɪsɛnˈtɛniəl/. In British English it is /ˌsɛskwɪsɛnˈtɛniəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sesquicentennial?
Sesquicentennial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEN). Broken into parts: ses · kwih · sen · TEN · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say sesquicentennial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛskwɪsɛnˈtɛniəl/ and the British form is /ˌsɛskwɪsɛnˈtɛniəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.