How to pronounce centime
Say it like SEN-tyme. Centime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- tyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centime 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.
- tymeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of centime
American and British speakers say centime in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛnˌtaɪm/ in the US and /ˈsɛnˌtaɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-tyme.
What does centime mean?
- A coin having face value of one centime.
Where does centime come from?
Borrowed from French centime.
Questions about saying centime
How do you pronounce centime?
Say SEN-tyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛnˌtaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈsɛnˌtaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centime?
Centime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · tyme.
Do Americans and Brits say centime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛnˌtaɪm/ and the British form is /ˈsɛnˌtaɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.