How to pronounce cents
Say it like SENTS. Cents is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SENTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cents pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SENTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cents
American and British speakers say cents in essentially the same way: /sɛnts/ in the US and /sɛnts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SENTS.
What does cents mean?
- plural of cent How to pronounce cent
Questions about saying cents
How do you pronounce cents?
Say SENTS. The American pronunciation is /sɛnts/. In British English it is /sɛnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cents?
Cents is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SENTS.
Do Americans and Brits say cents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛnts/ and the British form is /sɛnts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.