How to pronounce stentor
Say it like STEN-ter. Stentor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEN).
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- STEN
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stentor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stentor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STEN-tuh.
What does stentor mean?
- A person with a powerful or stentorian voice.
- Any protozoan of the genus Stentor.
- A part of the amplification system of a carillon.
Words that rhyme with stentor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stentor.
Questions about saying stentor
How do you pronounce stentor?
Say STEN-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛntɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɛntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stentor?
Stentor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEN). Broken into parts: STEN · ter.
Is stentor 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 /ˈstɛntə/ (STEN-tuh).