How to Pronounce Centimetres

To pronounce "centimetres", say CENT-im-etr-es — 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-etr-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “centimetres”

"centimetres" has 4 syllables: cent-im-etr-es. It rhymes with meters and kilometers, if that helps it stick.

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

What does centimetres mean?

noun

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

Synonyms

cm㎝

Words that rhyme with centimetres

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

meterskilometerslitersmilliliterscheatersmillimetersbeaterscentimetersanteaterseatersrepeatersammeters

Related words

centimetercmcentimetersfeetinchesmillimetersmillimetresmillimetre

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "centimetres"?▾

"Centimetres" has 4 syllables: cent · im · etr · es.

What does "centimetres" mean?▾

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

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