How to Pronounce Centimeter

To pronounce "centimeter", say CENT-im-et-er — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

CENT-im-et-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “centimeter”

"centimeter" has 4 syllables: cent-im-et-er. It rhymes with meter and peter, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: centimetre — easy to mix up when writing.

What does centimeter mean?

noun

  1. An SI unit of length equal to 10-2 metres. Symbol: cm

Synonyms

cm㎝

Words that rhyme with centimeter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

meterpeterbeaterskeeterpraetorammetermetreheatercheatergreeterseedeaterrepeater

Related words

centimetrecminchtallmillimeter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "centimeter"?▾

"Centimeter" has 4 syllables: cent · im · et · er.

What does "centimeter" mean?▾

Centimeter: An SI unit of length equal to 10-2 metres. Symbol: cm

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