How to pronounce centner
Say it like SENT-ner. Centner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SENT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɛntnɚ/SENT-ner
UK British/ˈsɛntnər/SENT-ner
- SENT
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of centner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SENT-ner.
What does centner mean?
noun
- A unit of weight with different actual definitions in parts of Germany and Scandinavia, typically 100 local pounds.
- A nonstandard metric unit of weight equal to 100 kilograms, commonly used as an agricultural measure in Eastern Bloc countries (similar to a bushel).
Where does centner come from?
Probably from Low German, cp.
Questions about saying centner
How do you pronounce centner?
Say SENT-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntnɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntnər/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centner?
Centner has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SENT). Broken into parts: SENT · ner.
Is centner 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 /ˈsɛntnər/ (SENT-ner).