How to pronounce sestercentenary
Say it like ses-ter-sen-TEN-uh-ree. Sestercentenary has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEN).
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- ses
- ter
- sen
- TEN
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sestercentenary 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 sestercentenary
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ses-tuh-sen-TEE-nuh-ree.
What does sestercentenary mean?
- Of or relating to a 250th anniversary, or to a span of 250 years.“1982 saw the sestercentenary commemoration of George Washington’s birth.”
- A 250th anniversary.“The city of New York celebrated its sestercentenary in 1903.”
Where does sestercentenary come from?
First attested in the 1980s; blend of sesterce (a two and a half coin) + centenary, or from Latin sēster(tius) + centenary.
Words that rhyme with sestercentenary
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Questions about saying sestercentenary
How do you pronounce sestercentenary?
Say ses-ter-sen-TEN-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛstərˌsɛnˈtɛnəri/. In British English it is /ˌsɛstəˌsɛnˈtiːnəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sestercentenary?
Sestercentenary has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEN). Broken into parts: ses · ter · sen · TEN · uh · ree.
Is sestercentenary 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 /ˌsɛstəˌsɛnˈtiːnəri/ (ses-tuh-sen-TEE-nuh-ree).