How to pronounce centigramme
Say it like SEN-tih-gram. Centigramme has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- tih
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centigramme 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of centigramme
American and British speakers say centigramme in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛntɪˌɡræm/ in the US and /ˈsɛntɪˌɡræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-tih-gram.
What does centigramme mean?
- Alternative spelling of centigram.
Where does centigramme come from?
From French centigramme; equivalent to centi- + gramme.
Questions about saying centigramme
How do you pronounce centigramme?
Say SEN-tih-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntɪˌɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntɪˌɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centigramme?
Centigramme has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · tih · gram.
Do Americans and Brits say centigramme the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛntɪˌɡræm/ and the British form is /ˈsɛntɪˌɡræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.