How to pronounce centers
Say it like SEN-terz. Centers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centers 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of centers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEN-tuz.
What does centers mean?
- plural of center How to pronounce center
- third-person singular simple present indicative of center How to pronounce center
Words that sound like centers
- center's
Questions about saying centers
How do you pronounce centers?
Say SEN-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centers?
Centers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · terz.
Is centers 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 /ˈsɛntəz/ (SEN-tuz).
What words sound the same as centers?
Centers sounds the same as center's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.