Smart Definition
Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
centrar
center
Latin America
Simplified: sehn-TRAHR
IPA: sen'tɾaɾ
Spain
Simplified: thehn-TRAHR
IPA: θen'tɾaɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
cen
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
trar
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth