How to Pronounce Centring

To pronounce "centring", say CENTR-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛn.t(ə)ɹɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsɛn.t(ə)ɹɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “centring”

"centring" has 2 syllables: centr-ing. It rhymes with entering and centering, if that helps it stick.

What does centring 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.

noun

  1. A type of formwork which serves as a temporary structure during the construction of arches and bridges.
  2. The process of moving something to a centre, normally before some other process.

Words that rhyme with centring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enteringcenteringmentoringtentering

Related words

middlemidpointcenterconcentratefocusporeriveteye

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "centring"?▾

"Centring" has 2 syllables: centr · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "centring"?▾

The IPA transcription of "centring" is /ˈsɛn.t(ə)ɹɪŋ/.

What does "centring" mean?▾

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

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