How to pronounce centimetres
Say it like SEN-tuh-mee-terz. Centimetres 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
Centimetres 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 centimetres
- 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 centimetres mean?
- plural of centimetre How to pronounce centimetre
Questions about saying centimetres
How do you pronounce centimetres?
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 centimetres?
Centimetres has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · tuh · mee · terz.
Is centimetres 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).