How to pronounce allocentric
Say it like al-oh-SEN-trik. Allocentric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN).
- al
- oh
- SEN
- trik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allocentric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of allocentric
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: al-oh-SEN-trik.
What does allocentric mean?
- Concerned with the interests of others more than one's own; community-minded.
- Of spatial representations: linked to a reference frame based on the external environment and independent of one's current location in it (for example, giving a direction as "north" as opposed to "right").
- Of a tourist: tending to be adventurous and preferring novel and unfamiliar experiences.
- A tourist who tends to be adventurous and to prefer novel and unfamiliar experiences.
Where does allocentric come from?
The noun is probably derived from the adjective.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with allocentric
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Questions about saying allocentric
How do you pronounce allocentric?
Say al-oh-SEN-trik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæloʊˈsɛntrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæləʊˈsɛntrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allocentric?
Allocentric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN). Broken into parts: al · oh · SEN · trik.
Is allocentric pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌæləʊˈsɛntrɪk/ (al-oh-SEN-trik).