Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

centimeter

/sˈɛntəmˌitɚ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.89 in modern English

Syllables
cen-time-ter
IPA
/sˈɛntəmˌitɚ/
14
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
4
Syllables
7
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How do you pronounce centimeter?
The recorded pronunciation is /sˈɛntəmˌitɚ/.
What does centimeter mean?
(Canadian spelling, alternative) Alternative form of centimetre.

How to pronounce centimeter

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “centimeter”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/sˈɛntəmˌitɚ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “centimeter” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.