How to pronounce cental
Say it like SEN-tul. Cental has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cental pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cental
American and British speakers say cental in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛntəl/ in the US and /ˈsɛntəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-tul.
What does cental mean?
- Relating to a hundred.
- Pertaining to a cent (unit of currency, typically worth 1/100 of the base unit of currency).“cental coins”
Where does cental come from?
From Latin centum (“a hundred”) + -al, perhaps modeled after quintal.
Words that rhyme with cental
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cental.
Questions about saying cental
How do you pronounce cental?
Say SEN-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntəl/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cental?
Cental has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say cental the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛntəl/ and the British form is /ˈsɛntəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.