How to Pronounce "centimeter"
word
ˈsɛntəˌmitɝ
SEN-tuh-mee-ter
ˈsɛn.tɪˌmiː.tə
SEN-tih-MEE-tuh
Definition
A unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter (0.01 meter).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛntəˌmitɝ
British English
ˈsɛn.tɪˌmiː.tə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SEN-tuh-mee-ter
UK
SEN-tih-MEE-tuh
Listen in Context
This pencil is 10 centimeters long.
Please measure 5 centimeters of ribbon.
The fish is only 3 centimeters wide.
Can you cut this paper at exactly 8 centimeters?