How to Pronounce Centimeters

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

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

CENT-im-et-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “centimeters”

"centimeters" has 4 syllables: cent-im-et-ers. It rhymes with meters and kilometers, if that helps it stick.

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

What does centimeters mean?

noun

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

Synonyms

cm㎝

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Words that rhyme with centimeters

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

meterskilometerslitersmilliliterscheatersmillimetersbeatersanteaterseatersrepeatersammetersmillimetres

Related words

centimetrecmcentimetresfeetinchesmetersmillimetersmillimetres

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "centimeters"?▾

"Centimeters" has 4 syllables: cent · im · et · ers.

What does "centimeters" mean?▾

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

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