How to Pronounce "center around"
expression
ˈsɛnɝ/, /ˈsɛntɝ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
SEN-ter uh-ROWND
sˈɛntɐ/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
SEN-tuh uh-ROWND
Definition
To have something as its main focus or most important point; to be mainly about a particular idea, topic, or thing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛnɝ/, /ˈsɛntɝ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
British English
sˈɛntɐ/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEN-ter uh-ROWND
UK
SEN-tuh uh-ROWND
Listen in Context
The lessons center around vocabulary and grammar.
The festival centers around local food.
Their debate centers around climate change.
Most of the movie’s plot centers around a family secret.