How many syllables in "centum"?

"centum" has 2 lettergrepen (cen - tum).

How to divide "centum"?

"centum" divides into 2 parts: cen · tum.

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

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"centum": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:cen·tum

Hoofdklemtoon

CEN-tum(cen · tum)● ○

Stress in "centum" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈsɛntəm⁄

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1/9

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IPAˈsɛntəm

Lettergrepencen·tum

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9:12

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