How to pronounce centrum
Say it like SEN-trum. Centrum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN).
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- SEN
- trum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centrum 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.
- trumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of centrum
American and British speakers say centrum in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛntrəm/ in the US and /ˈsɛntrəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEN-trum.
What does centrum mean?
- A center.
- The central body of a vertebra; the solid piece to which the arches and some other parts are or may be attached.
- The basis or fundamental portion of one of the cranial segments, regarded as analogous to vertebrae.
Where does centrum come from?
From Middle English centrum, from Latin centrum.
Questions about saying centrum
How do you pronounce centrum?
Say SEN-trum. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛntrəm/. In British English it is /ˈsɛntrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centrum?
Centrum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEN). Broken into parts: SEN · trum.
Do Americans and Brits say centrum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛntrəm/ and the British form is /ˈsɛntrəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.