center

/ˈsɛntər/

Syllables cen·ter

Stress CEN-ter

Phonics Breakdown

cen

/sɛn/

soft c

ter

/tər/

er schwa

Meaning

the middle point or part

Sound Reference

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cen=/sɛn/(send) + ter=/tər/(teacher)

Example

The mall is in the center of the city.