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The word 'centre' has 2 syllables.
ˈsɛn-tər


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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Centre'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Centre' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#2: /s/
TongueThe tongue is behind the teeth.
Lips
TeethThe teeth remain clenched.
AirThe air flows through the tip of the tongue towards the edge of the teeth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#3: /ɛ/
TongueThe tongue tip touches the back of the bottom front teeth. The middle part of the tongue arches up towards the roof of the mouth.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /n/
TongueYour tongue is against the ridge behind the top teeth.
AirThe air flows through the nose.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /t/
TongueThe tongue will come up. The front part will touch the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it will pull down to release the air.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirAir passes through the mouth. First, the air stops. Then, it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#6: /ə/
TongueThe tongue remains forward and relaxed.
LipsThe lips relax.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#7: /r/
TongueThe tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth.
AirThe air flows through a narrow space in your mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Try this Exciting 'centre' Tongue Twister Challenge

In the lively centre, Sally swirled, She twirled and whirled, a joy unfurled. Chubby cheeks, she laughed out loud, In her frilly dress, she stood proud. But oh, the twist, her foot did fly, And she landed on a chicken nearby. Feathers flew, clucks filled the air, All chaos broke loose, where once was flair. The chickens squawked, their feathers a mess, Sally giggled, in her sparkly dress. The centre now filled with laughter galore, As chickens and Sally danced across the floor. Round and round they spun without a care, The mishap forgotten, pure joy in the air. So in the lively centre, let's all unite, And twirl and whirl, spreading delight!

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roʊˈmæntɪk lʌv əˈlaʊz ju tu ˈfoʊkəs ˈmeɪtɪŋ ˈɛnərʤi əˈtæʧmənt səˈsteɪnz ðæt riˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp æz lɔŋ æz ˈnɛsəˌsɛri tu reɪz jʊər ˈbeɪbi




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