How to Pronounce Centuries

To pronounce "centuries", say CENT-ur-ies — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛn.tʃə.ɹiz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈsɛn.tʃə.ɹiz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “centuries”

"centuries" has 3 syllables: cent-ur-ies. It rhymes with penitentiaries, if that helps it stick.

What does centuries mean?

noun

A period of 100 consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.
A unit in ancient Roman army, originally of 100 army soldiers as part of a cohort, later of more varied sizes (but typically containing 60 to 70 or 80) soldiers or other men (guards, police, firemen), commanded by a centurion.

Synonyms

centuria yearhundred

Words that rhyme with centuries

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

penitentiaries

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "centuries"?▾

"Centuries" has 3 syllables: cent · ur · ies.

What is the IPA transcription of "centuries"?▾

The IPA transcription of "centuries" is /ˈsɛn.tʃə.ɹiz/.

What does "centuries" mean?▾

Centuries: A period of 100 consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.

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