How to Pronounce "centipedes"
word
ˈsɛntɪˌpid
SEN-ti-peedz
sˈɛntɪpˌiːdz
SEN-ti-peeds
Definition
Centipedes are long, thin, many-legged arthropods that move quickly and are often found in damp or dark places. They usually have a pair of legs per body segment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛntɪˌpid
British English
sˈɛntɪpˌiːdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEN-ti-peedz
UK
SEN-ti-peeds
Listen in Context
Centipedes have many legs.
Some people are afraid of centipedes.
I saw two centipedes in my bathroom.
Centipedes can move really fast when they feel threatened.