How to pronounce centesimal
Say it like sen-TES-uh-mul. Centesimal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES).
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- sen
- TES
- uh
- mul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centesimal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- senKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of centesimal
American and British speakers say centesimal in essentially the same way: /sɛnˈtɛsəməl/ in the US and /sɛnˈtɛsəməl/ in the UK.
British respelling: sen-TES-uh-mul.
What does centesimal mean?
- Divided into a hundred parts.
- Describing a hundredth part.
Where does centesimal come from?
From Latin centēsimus + -al.
Words that rhyme with centesimal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of centesimal.
Questions about saying centesimal
How do you pronounce centesimal?
Say sen-TES-uh-mul. The American pronunciation is /sɛnˈtɛsəməl/. In British English it is /sɛnˈtɛsəməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centesimal?
Centesimal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES). Broken into parts: sen · TES · uh · mul.
Do Americans and Brits say centesimal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛnˈtɛsəməl/ and the British form is /sɛnˈtɛsəməl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.