How to Pronounce Centred

To pronounce "centred", say CENTR-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛn.təd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɛn.təd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “centred”

"centred" has 2 syllables: centr-ed. It rhymes with centered and entered, if that helps it stick.

What does centred mean?

verb

  1. To cause (an object) to occupy the center of an area.

    “He centered the heading of the document.”

  2. To cause (some attribute, such as a mood or voltage) to be adjusted to a value which is midway between the extremes.

adjective

  1. Middlemost; located at the center
  2. Emotionally stable, calm, serene; having a balanced mind

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Words that rhyme with centred

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centeredenteredmentoredtentered

Related words

centeredcentralizedcenturyhundredconcentratedcfocusedcentre

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "centred"?▾

"Centred" has 2 syllables: centr · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "centred"?▾

The IPA transcription of "centred" is /ˈsɛn.təd/.

What does "centred" mean?▾

Centred: To cause (an object) to occupy the center of an area.

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