How to pronounce stentors
Say it like STEN-terz. Stentors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEN).
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US American/ˈstɛntɚz/STEN-terz
UK British/ˈstɛntəz/STEN-tuz
- STEN
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stentors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stentors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STEN-tuz.
What does stentors mean?
noun
- plural of stentor How to pronounce stentor
Questions about saying stentors
How do you pronounce stentors?
Say STEN-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛntɚz/. In British English it is /ˈstɛntəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stentors?
Stentors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEN). Broken into parts: STEN · terz.
Is stentors 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 /ˈstɛntəz/ (STEN-tuz).