How to Pronounce CentOS

ˈsɛntɒs
/ˈsɛntɒs/ — SENT-oss
Correct /ˈsɛntɒs/ — SENT-oss
Common Mistakes
ken-tosssent-oh-ess
CentOS ˈsɛntɒs
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Origin & Etymology

Community Enterprise Operating System. RHEL-based Linux.

Tips for Non-Native Speakers

For Chinese Speakers 中文

SENT-oss,cent + OS 合读

For Japanese Speakers 日本語

SENT-oss。cent + OS

For Korean Speakers 한국어

SENT-oss. cent + OS

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