How to pronounce centering
Say it like SEN-tuh-ring. Centering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- tuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centering 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of centering
American and British speakers say centering in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛntərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsɛntərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-tuh-ring.
What does centering mean?
- present participle and gerund of center How to pronounce center
- A type of formwork which serves as a temporary structure during the construction of arches and bridges.
- The process of moving something to a center, normally before some other process.
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Questions about saying centering
How do you pronounce centering?
Say SEN-tuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centering?
Centering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · tuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say centering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛntərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsɛntərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.