How to pronounce centerpiece
Say it like SEN-ter-pees. Centerpiece has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- ter
- pees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centerpiece 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- peesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of centerpiece
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEN-tuh-pees.
What does centerpiece mean?
- US standard spelling of centrepiece.
Where does centerpiece come from?
From center + piece.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- centrepiece
Questions about saying centerpiece
How do you pronounce centerpiece?
Say SEN-ter-pees. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntɚˌpis/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntəˌpiːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centerpiece?
Centerpiece has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · ter · pees.
Is centerpiece 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 /ˈsɛntəˌpiːs/ (SEN-tuh-pees).