How to pronounce concentre
Say it like kon-SEN-ter. Concentre has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- kon
- SEN
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concentre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of concentre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-SEN-tuh.
What does concentre mean?
- To come together at a common center.
- To coincide.
- To bring together at a common center.
Where does concentre come from?
(late 16th century) From a Romance language, see French concentrer, Italian concentràre, Spanish concentrar; alternatively from Medieval Latin/New Latin concentrō.
Words that rhyme with concentre
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of concentre.
Questions about saying concentre
How do you pronounce concentre?
Say kon-SEN-ter. The American pronunciation is /kɑnˈsɛntɚ/. In British English it is /kɒnˈsɛntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concentre?
Concentre has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: kon · SEN · ter.
Is concentre pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kɒnˈsɛntə/ (kon-SEN-tuh).