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