How to Pronounce Centenary

To pronounce "centenary", say CENT-en-ary — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

CENT-en-ary

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💡 Tip for remembering “centenary”

"centenary" has 3 syllables: cent-en-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does centenary mean?

adjective

  1. Of, pertaining to, or completing a period of 100 years.
  2. Relating to a hundred of anything.

noun

  1. The hundredth anniversary of an event or happening.

Synonyms

centennial

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Words that rhyme with centenary

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extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

centennialcenturyhundredthpercentagecentigradecelsiusanniversarycentenaire

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "centenary"?▾

"Centenary" has 3 syllables: cent · en · ary.

What does "centenary" mean?▾

Centenary: Of, pertaining to, or completing a period of 100 years.

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