How to Pronounce Centaur

To pronounce "centaur", say CENT-aur — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛntɑɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɛntɑɹ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “centaur”

"centaur" has 2 syllables: cent-aur. It rhymes with implore and core, if that helps it stick.

What does centaur mean?

noun

  1. A mythical beast having a horse's body with a man's head and torso in place of the head and neck of the horse.
  2. (also capitalised) An icy planetoid that orbits the Sun between Jupiter and Neptune.

Synonyms

hippocentaur

Words that rhyme with centaur

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

implorecorefurthermoreabhorwhorefrorethereforescoregoresorelorerapport

Related words

centaurusrocketatlascentaurdomcentauresssagittarymerpersoncentauromachy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "centaur"?▾

"Centaur" has 2 syllables: cent · aur.

What is the IPA transcription of "centaur"?▾

The IPA transcription of "centaur" is /ˈsɛntɑɹ/.

What does "centaur" mean?▾

Centaur: A mythical beast having a horse's body with a man's head and torso in place of the head and neck of the horse.

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