How to pronounce stentorian
Say it like sten-TOR-ee-un. Stentorian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOR).
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US American/stɛnˈtɔriən/sten-TOR-ee-un
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- sten
- TOR
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stentorian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- stenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does stentorian mean?
adjective
- Loud, powerful, booming, suitable for giving speeches to large crowds.
- Stern, authoritarian; demanding of respect.
Words that rhyme with stentorian
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Questions about saying stentorian
How do you pronounce stentorian?
Say sten-TOR-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /stɛnˈtɔriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stentorian?
Stentorian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOR). Broken into parts: sten · TOR · ee · un.