How to pronounce centrality
Say it like sen-TRAL-uh-tee. Centrality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAL).
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- sen
- TRAL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centrality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- senKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TRALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of centrality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sen-TRAL-ih-tee.
What does centrality mean?
- The state of being central.
- A tendency to remain at, or move towards the center.
- Any of various measures of the relative importance of a vertex in a graph.
Where does centrality come from?
From central + -ity.
Words that rhyme with centrality
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Questions about saying centrality
How do you pronounce centrality?
Say sen-TRAL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /sɛnˈtræləti/. In British English it is /sɛnˈtrælɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centrality?
Centrality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAL). Broken into parts: sen · TRAL · uh · tee.
Is centrality pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /sɛnˈtrælɪti/ (sen-TRAL-ih-tee).