How to pronounce centripetal
Say it like sen-TRIP-uh-tul. Centripetal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIP).
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- sen
- TRIP
- uh
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centripetal 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.
- TRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of centripetal
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sen-trih-PEE-tul.
What does centripetal mean?
- Directed or moving towards a center.
- Directed towards the central nervous system; afferent.
Where does centripetal come from?
From New Latin centripetālis coined by Sir Isaac Newton, from Latin centrum (“center”) + petō (“to seek, aim”) + -al.
Words that rhyme with centripetal
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Questions about saying centripetal
How do you pronounce centripetal?
Say sen-TRIP-uh-tul. The American pronunciation is /sɛnˈtrɪpətəl/. In British English it is /ˌsɛntrɪˈpiːtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centripetal?
Centripetal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIP). Broken into parts: sen · TRIP · uh · tul.
Is centripetal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌsɛntrɪˈpiːtəl/ (sen-trih-PEE-tul).