How to Pronounce "cent"
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/ˈsɛnt/
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/sˈɛnt/
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Definition
A cent is a unit of money equal to one hundredth of a dollar or of some other currencies. It is a very small amount of money and is often used when talking about prices.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɛnt/
British English
/sˈɛnt/
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
This candy costs fifty cents.
I found a cent on the floor.
Every cent helps when money is tight.
They raised the price by one cent, which felt ridiculous.