How to pronounce percentiles
Say it like per-SEN-tylz. Percentiles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- per
- SEN
- tylz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Percentiles 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.
- tylzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of percentiles
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SEN-tylz.
What does percentiles mean?
- plural of percentile How to pronounce percentile
Questions about saying percentiles
How do you pronounce percentiles?
Say per-SEN-tylz. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈsɛnˌtaɪlz/. In British English it is /pəˈsɛnˌtaɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in percentiles?
Percentiles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: per · SEN · tylz.
Is percentiles 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 /pəˈsɛnˌtaɪlz/ (puh-SEN-tylz).