How to pronounce centring
Say it like SEN-tuh-ring. Centring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
- SEN
- tuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centring 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of centring
American and British speakers say centring in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛntərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsɛntərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-tuh-ring.
What does centring mean?
- present participle and gerund of centre How to pronounce centre
- Alternative form of centering.
Words that rhyme with centring
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of centring.
Words that sound like centring
Questions about saying centring
How do you pronounce centring?
Say SEN-tuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centring?
Centring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · tuh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say centring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛntərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsɛntərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as centring?
Centring sounds the same as centering in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.