How to pronounce anthropocentric
Say it like an-thruh-puh-SEN-trik. Anthropocentric has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEN).
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- an
- thruh
- puh
- SEN
- trik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anthropocentric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 anthropocentric
American and British speakers say anthropocentric in essentially the same way: /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪk/ in the US and /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-thruh-puh-SEN-trik.
What does anthropocentric mean?
- Placing humans at the center of something, giving preference to humans above all other considerations.
Where does anthropocentric come from?
From anthropo- + -centric.
Words that rhyme with anthropocentric
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anthropocentric.
Questions about saying anthropocentric
How do you pronounce anthropocentric?
Say an-thruh-puh-SEN-trik. The American pronunciation is /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anthropocentric?
Anthropocentric has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEN). Broken into parts: an · thruh · puh · SEN · trik.
Do Americans and Brits say anthropocentric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪk/ and the British form is /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.