How to pronounce centillion
Say it like sen-TIL-ee-un. Centillion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIL).
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- sen
- TIL
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centillion 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.
- TILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of centillion
American and British speakers say centillion in essentially the same way: /sɛnˈtɪliən/ in the US and /sɛnˈtɪliən/ in the UK.
British respelling: sen-TIL-ee-un.
What does centillion mean?
- 10³⁰³.
- 10⁶⁰⁰.
Where does centillion come from?
From centi- + -illion.
Words that rhyme with centillion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of centillion.
Questions about saying centillion
How do you pronounce centillion?
Say sen-TIL-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /sɛnˈtɪliən/. In British English it is /sɛnˈtɪliən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centillion?
Centillion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIL). Broken into parts: sen · TIL · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say centillion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛnˈtɪliən/ and the British form is /sɛnˈtɪliən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.