How to Pronounce Census

To pronounce "census", say CENS-us — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛnsəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsɛnsəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “census”

"census" has 2 syllables: cens-us. It rhymes with consensus and canariensis, if that helps it stick.

What does census mean?

noun

  1. An official count or enumeration of members of a population (not necessarily human), usually residents or citizens in a particular region, often done at regular intervals.
  2. Count, tally.

verb

  1. To conduct a census on.
  2. To collect a census.

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Words that rhyme with census

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consensuscanariensis

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "census"?▾

"Census" has 2 syllables: cens · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "census"?▾

The IPA transcription of "census" is /ˈsɛnsəs/.

What does "census" mean?▾

Census: An official count or enumeration of members of a population (not necessarily human), usually residents or citizens in a particular region, often done at regular intervals.

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