How to pronounce centered
Say it like SEN-terd. Centered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɛntɚd/SEN-terd
UK British/ˈsɛntəd/SEN-tud
- SEN
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centered 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.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of centered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEN-tud.
What does centered mean?
adjective
- Middlemost; located at the center.
- Emotionally stable, calm, serene; having a balanced mind.
- simple past and past participle of center How to pronounce center
Words that rhyme with centered
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of centered.
Questions about saying centered
How do you pronounce centered?
Say SEN-terd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntɚd/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centered?
Centered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · terd.
Is centered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɛntəd/ (SEN-tud).