How to pronounce centuple
Say it like sen-TUHP-ul. Centuple has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHP).
- sen
- TUHP
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Centuple 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.
- TUHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of centuple
American and British speakers say centuple in essentially the same way: /sɛnˈtʌpəl/ in the US and /sɛnˈtʌpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: sen-TUHP-ul.
What does centuple mean?
- Hundredfold. Multiplied by one hundred.
- To increase a hundredfold.
- To increase or multiply something by a hundred.
Words that rhyme with centuple
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of centuple.
Questions about saying centuple
How do you pronounce centuple?
Say sen-TUHP-ul. The American pronunciation is /sɛnˈtʌpəl/. In British English it is /sɛnˈtʌpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in centuple?
Centuple has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUHP). Broken into parts: sen · TUHP · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say centuple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛnˈtʌpəl/ and the British form is /sɛnˈtʌpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.