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How do you spell Centre?

Correct spelling

centre

US: center (ER). UK/AU/NZ: centre (RE).

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Why is centre spelled this way?

The RE ending in centre preserves the French word order, while American center follows the Latin centrum more directly. Both pronunciations are identical despite the visual difference.

Common misspellings of centre

sentersentrecentircentar

Example

The shopping centre is in the middle of town.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell centre?+
The correct spelling is "centre". US: center (ER). UK/AU/NZ: centre (RE).
Is it senter or centre?+
The correct spelling is "centre", not "senter". This word gets 20,000+ 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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