Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

centigram

/ˈsɛntɪˌɡɹæm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: centi-gram
IPA: /ˈsɛntɪˌɡɹæm/

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An SI unit of mass equal to 10⁻² grams. Symbol: cg

Etymology

From French centigramme; equivalent to centi- + gram.

Origin

Source language: French

Word Breakdown

Prefix: centi
Root: centigramme

Inflected Forms

centigrams (plural) centigramme (alternative)

Homonyms

centigramme

Questions

How do you pronounce centigram?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsɛntɪˌɡɹæm/.
What does centigram mean?: An SI unit of mass equal to 10⁻² grams. Symbol: cg
Where does centigram come from?: It is traced to French.

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