How to pronounce centrist
Say it like SEN-trist. Centrist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- trist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centrist 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.
- tristKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of centrist
American and British speakers say centrist in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛntrɪst/ in the US and /ˈsɛntrɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-trist.
What does centrist mean?
- A person who advocates centrism.
- Of, pertaining to, or advocating centrism.
Where does centrist come from?
From French centriste, equivalent to center + -ist.
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Questions about saying centrist
How do you pronounce centrist?
Say SEN-trist. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntrɪst/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntrɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centrist?
Centrist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · trist.
Do Americans and Brits say centrist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛntrɪst/ and the British form is /ˈsɛntrɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.