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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

centrum

/ˈsɛntɹəm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.32 in modern English

Syllables
cen-trum
IPA
/ˈsɛntɹəm/
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A centre.

noun

The central body of a vertebra; the solid piece to which the arches and some other parts are or may be attached.

noun

The basis or fundamental portion of one of the cranial segments, regarded as analogous to vertebrae.

noun

The focus or place of origin of an earthquake.

Etymology

From Middle English centrum, from Latin centrum. Doublet of centre/center.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

centra (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce centrum?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsɛntɹəm/.
What does centrum mean?
A centre.
Where does centrum come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce centrum

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