How to pronounce centigram
Say it like SEN-tuh-gram. Centigram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- tuh
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centigram 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.
- gramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of centigram
American and British speakers say centigram in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛntəˌɡræm/ in the US and /ˈsɛntəˌɡræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-tuh-gram.
What does centigram mean?
- An SI unit of mass equal to 10⁻² grams. Symbol: cg
Where does centigram come from?
From French centigramme; equivalent to centi- + gram.
Words that rhyme with centigram
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of centigram.
Questions about saying centigram
How do you pronounce centigram?
Say SEN-tuh-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntəˌɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntəˌɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centigram?
Centigram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · tuh · gram.
Do Americans and Brits say centigram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛntəˌɡræm/ and the British form is /ˈsɛntəˌɡræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.