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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable cen
  • 7 letters
Syllables
cen-tu-ry: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: CEN-tu-ry.
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛntʃɚi/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as cen-tury.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide century into syllables?

century divides as cen-tu-ry. cen-tu-ry: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in century?

Century has 3 syllables (cen-tu-ry).

Which syllable is stressed in century?

The stressed syllable in century is cen. The 1st syllable is stressed: CEN-tu-ry.

How do you pronounce century?

/ˈsɛntʃɚi/ in American English.