How to pronounce anthropocentrism
Say it like an-thruh-poh-SEN-trizm. Anthropocentrism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEN).
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- an
- thruh
- poh
- SEN
- trizm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anthropocentrism 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.
- pohKeep 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.
- trizmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anthropocentrism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: an-thruh-poh-SEN-trizm.
What does anthropocentrism mean?
- A viewpoint or theory that places human beings at the center of everything, giving preference to human beings above all other considerations.
Where does anthropocentrism come from?
Originated 1905-1910, anthropocentric + -ism.
Questions about saying anthropocentrism
How do you pronounce anthropocentrism?
Say an-thruh-poh-SEN-trizm. The American pronunciation is /ˌænθrəpoʊˈsɛntrɪzm/. In British English it is /ˌænθrəpəʊˈsɛntrɪzm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anthropocentrism?
Anthropocentrism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SEN). Broken into parts: an · thruh · poh · SEN · trizm.
Is anthropocentrism 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 /ˌænθrəpəʊˈsɛntrɪzm/ (an-thruh-poh-SEN-trizm).