How to pronounce centimeters
Say it like SEN-tuh-mee-terz. Centimeters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- tuh
- mee
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centimeters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of centimeters
- 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-tuz.
What does centimeters mean?
- plural of centimeter How to pronounce centimeter
Questions about saying centimeters
How do you pronounce centimeters?
Say SEN-tuh-mee-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntəˌmitɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntəˌmiːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centimeters?
Centimeters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · tuh · mee · terz.
Is centimeters 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 /ˈsɛntəˌmiːtəz/ (SEN-tuh-mee-tuz).