How to pronounce centred
Say it like SEN-terd. Centred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɛntərd/SEN-terd
UK British/ˈsɛntəd/SEN-tud
- SEN
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centred 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.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of centred
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEN-tud.
What does centred mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of centre How to pronounce centre
- UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa spelling of centered.
Questions about saying centred
How do you pronounce centred?
Say SEN-terd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntərd/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centred?
Centred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · terd.
Is centred 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 /ˈsɛntəd/ (SEN-tud).