Pronunciation: [sˈɛntɪmˌiːtə] (IPA) 
Centimetre is a unit of measurement commonly used in the metric system. The word is spelled with the typical British English "-re" ending, rather than the American "-er" ending. The IPA phonetic transcription for "centimetre" is /ˈsɛntɪmɪtər/, which breaks down as "SEN-ti-mi-tuh". The stress is on the second syllable, and each syllable is pronounced with a short vowel sound, except for the final "e" which is silent.
A centimetre is a unit of length in the metric system that is equivalent to one hundredth of a meter. It is denoted by the symbol cm. The word "centimetre" is derived from the Latin words "centum" meaning hundred and "metrum" meaning measure. This unit of measurement is commonly used in various fields such as science, engineering, and everyday life.
The centimetre provides a convenient and precise way to measure small distances, as it is smaller than a meter but larger than a millimeter. It is particularly useful for measuring the length of objects such as pencils, books, and small tools.
To convert from centimeters to another unit of length, one must keep in mind that there are 100 centimeters in a meter, 1,000 millimeters in a meter, and 10 millimeters in a centimeter.
The centimetre is widely recognized and used around the world due to the adoption of the metric system in many countries. It allows for easy conversion between different metric units and facilitates uniformity in measurements across scientific and industrial fields.
Overall, the centimetre acts as an essential unit of length in the metric system that offers precision, practicality, and versatility in measuring small distances.
A French measure of length, equal to 394 in., or about 2-5ths in. English.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "centimetre" is derived from two Latin words: "centum" meaning "hundred" and "metrum" meaning "measure". In the late 18th century, the French word "centimètre" was coined to refer to the metric unit of length equal to one-hundredth of a meter. From French, the word entered English usage, retaining its original meaning and pronunciation.
