century

Syllables:
cen·tu·ry
3 syllables
century in syllables

About "century"

Syllables
3
Letters
7
Language
EN

How to Split "century" into Syllables

The word century is divided into 3 syllables: cen·tu·ry. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

  • cen — 1st syllable
  • tu — 2nd syllable
  • ry — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of century:

  • IPA: /ˈsɛnt͡ʃʊɹi/

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📖 Definitions

  1. A period of one hundred 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.
  2. Holonyms: kiloannum, kiloyear, millennium < terasecond < mega-annum, megayear < petasecond < giga-annum, gigayear < exasecond < zettasecond < yottasecond < ronnasecond < quettasecond

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English centurie (“a count of one hundred (of anything); a division of the Roman army; century; a division of land”), from Old French centurie, from Latin centuria, from centum (“one hundred”). The most common modern use is a shortening of century of years.

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down century into syllables helps with:

  • Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
  • Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
  • Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
  • Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
  • Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare century with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word Syllables Division
century 3 cen·tu·ry
cosignatory 5 co-sig-na-to-ry
cementer 3 ce-ment-er
Cmdr 1 cmdr
chanter 2 chant-er

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to century:

cent, censer, censor, census, center, censure, centaur, centavo.

Frequently Asked Questions About "century"

How many syllables does "century" have?

century has 3 syllables: cen·tu·ry. The word is divided into 3 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.

Where is the stress in "century"?

The stress is on the first syllable: cen. This means you emphasize the "cen" part when pronouncing century.

How do you pronounce "century"?

century is pronounced as /ˈsɛnt͡ʃʊɹi/ (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: cen·tu·ry.

Is "century" easy to spell?

Breaking century into syllables helps with spelling: cen·tu·ry. By pronouncing each syllable separately, you can identify the letters more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes.

Why learn to divide "century" into syllables?

Learning syllable division helps with correct pronunciation, improved spelling, better reading fluency, and is useful for poetry and lyric writing where syllable counting matters. It's especially helpful for language learners.