How to Pronounce Precentor

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

PREC-ent-or

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💡 Tip for remembering “precentor”

"precentor" has 3 syllables: prec-ent-or. It rhymes with recenter and decenter, if that helps it stick.

What does precentor mean?

noun

  1. The person who leads songs or prayers in a cathedral, church, monastery, or synagogue and generally facilitates worship.

Words that rhyme with precentor

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recenterdecenter

Related words

choirmastercantorsuccentorliturgistpredicantchoristerpraepositorleader

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "precentor"?▾

"Precentor" has 3 syllables: prec · ent · or.

What does "precentor" mean?▾

Precentor: The person who leads songs or prayers in a cathedral, church, monastery, or synagogue and generally facilitates worship.

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