How to Pronounce Half-century

To pronounce "half-century", say HALFC-ent-ury — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

HALFC-ent-ury

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"half-century" has 3 syllables: halfc-ent-ury.

What does half-century mean?

noun

  1. A period of fifty years, half of a century.
  2. A score of 50 runs by a single batsman

Synonyms

semicentennialsemicentury

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Related words

centurytwenty-firsthalffiftysemicenturyquarter-centuryjubileequincentennium

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How many syllables are in "half-century"?▾

"Half-century" has 3 syllables: halfc · ent · ury.

What does "half-century" mean?▾

Half-century: A period of fifty years, half of a century.

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