How to pronounce centimeter
Say it like SEN-tuh-mee-ter. Centimeter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- tuh
- mee
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centimeter 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.
- meeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of centimeter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SEN-tuh-mee-tuh.
What does centimeter mean?
- (Canadian spelling, alternative) Alternative form of centimetre.
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Questions about saying centimeter
How do you pronounce centimeter?
Say SEN-tuh-mee-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntəˌmitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntəˌmiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centimeter?
Centimeter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · tuh · mee · ter.
Is centimeter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɛntəˌmiːtə/ (SEN-tuh-mee-tuh).
What words sound the same as centimeter?
Centimeter sounds the same as centimetre in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.