How many syllables in "centenary"?

"centenary" has 4 syllabes (cen - ten - a - ry).

How to divide "centenary"?

"centenary" divides into 4 parts: cen · ten · a · ry.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (cen... ten... a... ry) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"centenary": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:cen·ten·a·ry

Accent principal

cen-TEN-a-ry(cen · ten · a · ry)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "centenary" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄sɛnˈtɛnəri⁄

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How many syllables in "centenary"?: "centenary" has 4 syllabes (cen - ten - a - ry).
How to divide "centenary"?: "centenary" divides into 4 parts: cen · ten · a · ry.
Where is the stress in "centenary"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "centenary"?: Say each syllable slowly (cen... ten... a... ry) and listen on SayItVid.