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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable cen
  • 6 letters
Syllables
cen-ter: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: CEN-ter.
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛntɚ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as cen-ter.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide center into syllables?

center divides as cen-ter. cen-ter: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in center?

Center has 2 syllables (cen-ter).

Which syllable is stressed in center?

The stressed syllable in center is cen. The 1st syllable is stressed: CEN-ter.

How do you pronounce center?

/ˈsɛntɚ/ in American English.