How to pronounce centres
Say it like SEN-terz. Centres has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centres 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of centres
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEN-tuz.
What does centres mean?
- plural of center How to pronounce centre
- third-person singular simple present indicative of center How to pronounce centre
Words that sound like centres
- center's
Questions about saying centres
How do you pronounce centres?
Say SEN-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centres?
Centres has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · terz.
Is centres 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 /ˈsɛntəz/ (SEN-tuz).
What words sound the same as centres?
Centres sounds the same as center's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.