How to pronounce centric
Say it like SEN-trik. Centric has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈsɛntrɪk/SEN-trik
UK British/ˈsɛntrɪk/SEN-trik
- SEN
- trik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centric 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.
- trikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of centric
American and British speakers say centric in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛntrɪk/ in the US and /ˈsɛntrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-trik.
What does centric mean?
adjective
- Being in the centre; central.
- Pertaining to a nerve centre.
- Being a member of the subclass Coscinodiscophyceae (corresponding to the Centrales.)
Questions about saying centric
How do you pronounce centric?
Say SEN-trik. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntrɪk/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centric?
Centric has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · trik.
Do Americans and Brits say centric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛntrɪk/ and the British form is /ˈsɛntrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.