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How do you spell Center?

Correct spelling

center

US flips to ER. UK, CA, AU, NZ keep RE.

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Why is center spelled this way?

From Greek kentron via French centre. Webster reversed RE to match English pronunciation.

Common misspellings of center

centarsenter

Example

Meet me at the center of the plaza.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell center?+
The correct spelling is "center". US flips to ER. UK, CA, AU, NZ keep RE.
Is it centar or center?+
The correct spelling is "center", not "centar". This word gets varies monthly searches.
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "center", in UK English it's "centre", and Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand English follow the same spelling.

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