How do you pronounce "centum"?

In American English: /ˈkɛntəm/ (KEHNT-uhm). In British English: /sˈɛntəm/ (S-ehnt). In Canadian English: /ˈkɛntəm/ (KEHNT-uhm). In Australian English: /sˈɛntəm/ (S-ehnt).

Is "centum" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɛntəm/ (KEHNT-uhm), while in British English it's /sˈɛntəm/ (S-ehnt).

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centum

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/ˈkɛntəm/

KEHNT-uhm

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kɛntcen·əmtum

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