How to Pronounce Centennial

To pronounce "centennial", say CENT-enn-ial — 3 syllables, IPA /sɛnˈtɛnɪəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/sɛnˈtɛnɪəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “centennial”

"centennial" has 3 syllables: cent-enn-ial. It rhymes with perennial and biennial, if that helps it stick.

What does centennial mean?

noun

  1. The hundredth anniversary of an event or happening.

adjective

  1. Relating to, or associated with, the commemoration of an event that happened a hundred years before.

    “a centennial ode”

  2. Happening once in a hundred years.

    “a centennial jubilee; a centennial celebration”

Words that rhyme with centennial

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perennialbiennialpenialtriennialbicentennialquadrennialdecennialmillennial

Related words

centenarycenturyhundredthone-hundredthpercentageanniversarybicentenaire

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "centennial"?▾

"Centennial" has 3 syllables: cent · enn · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "centennial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "centennial" is /sɛnˈtɛnɪəl/.

What does "centennial" mean?▾

Centennial: The hundredth anniversary of an event or happening.

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