How many syllables in "centres"?

"centres" has 2 lettergrepen (cen - tres).

How to divide "centres"?

"centres" divides into 2 parts: cen · tres.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Lettergrepen

"centres": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cen·tres

Hoofdklemtoon

CEN-tres(cen · tres)● ○

Stress in "centres" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɛn.tərz⁄

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IPAˈsɛn.tərz

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How many syllables in "centres"?: "centres" has 2 lettergrepen (cen - tres).
How to divide "centres"?: "centres" divides into 2 parts: cen · tres.
Where is the stress in "centres"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "centres"?: Say each syllable slowly (cen... tres) and listen on SayItVid.