How to pronounce percenter
Say it like per-SEN-ter. Percenter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- per
- SEN
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Percenter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- 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 percenter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SEN-tuh.
What does percenter mean?
- A member of a group that forms a specified percentage of a population.
- An agent.
Where does percenter come from?
From percent + -er (measurement suffix) or -er (informal entertainment suffix); the sense of "agent" relates to a percentage of profits being charged as a fee.
Words that rhyme with percenter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of percenter.
Questions about saying percenter
How do you pronounce percenter?
Say per-SEN-ter. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈsɛntɚ/. In British English it is /pəˈsɛntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in percenter?
Percenter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: per · SEN · ter.
Is percenter 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 /pəˈsɛntə/ (puh-SEN-tuh).