Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cen

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.69 in modern English

Syllables
cen
IPA
5
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A surname.

noun

Initialism of childhood emotional neglect.

Uncountable

name

The station code of Central in Hong Kong.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Chinese surname, Mandarin form of 岑 (cén).

Origin

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Questions

What does cen mean?
A surname.
Where does cen come from?
It is traced to Chinese.

How to pronounce cen

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “cen”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “cen” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.