How to Pronounce "centaur"
word
ˈsɛnˌtɔɹ
SEN-tor
sˈɛntɔː
SEN-taw
Definition
A centaur is a mythical creature from ancient Greek stories, with the upper body of a human and the lower body and legs of a horse.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛnˌtɔɹ
British English
sˈɛntɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEN-tor
UK
SEN-taw
Listen in Context
A centaur has the body of a horse and the chest and head of a man.
The ancient Greeks believed in creatures like the centaur.
I saw a picture of a centaur in my mythology book.
Harry Potter rides with a friendly centaur in the Forbidden Forest.