How to Pronounce Centipede

To pronounce "centipede", say CENT-ip-ed-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛnt.ɪ.pid/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈsɛnt.ɪ.pid/

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💡 Tip for remembering “centipede”

"centipede" has 4 syllables: cent-ip-ed-e. It rhymes with accede and concede, if that helps it stick.

What does centipede mean?

noun

  1. Any arthropod of class Chilopoda, which have a segmented body with one pair of legs per segment and from about 20 to 300 legs in total.

Synonyms

chilopod

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Words that rhyme with centipede

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accedeconcedeimpedecedeleadheedprecedeneedseedsupersedesucceedgreed

Related words

chilopodinsectscolopendrachelicerategalleywormpediciidchalcid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "centipede"?▾

"Centipede" has 4 syllables: cent · ip · ed · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "centipede"?▾

The IPA transcription of "centipede" is /ˈsɛnt.ɪ.pid/.

What does "centipede" mean?▾

Centipede: Any arthropod of class Chilopoda, which have a segmented body with one pair of legs per segment and from about 20 to 300 legs in total.

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