How to pronounce concentric
Say it like kun-SEN-trik. Concentric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
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- kun
- SEN
- trik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concentric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep 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 concentric
American and British speakers say concentric in essentially the same way: /kənˈsɛntrɪk/ in the US and /kənˈsɛntrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-SEN-trik.
What does concentric mean?
- Having a common center.
- Of a motion, in the direction of contraction of a muscle. (e.g. the extension of the lower arm by means of the elbow joint while contracting the triceps and other elbow extensor muscles; closing of the jaw while flexing the masseter).
Where does concentric come from?
From Middle English concentrik, from Middle French concentrique, from Medieval Latin concentricus, from Latin con- (“with, together”) + centrum (“circle, center”).
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Words that rhyme with concentric
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Questions about saying concentric
How do you pronounce concentric?
Say kun-SEN-trik. The American pronunciation is /kənˈsɛntrɪk/. In British English it is /kənˈsɛntrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concentric?
Concentric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: kun · SEN · trik.
Do Americans and Brits say concentric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈsɛntrɪk/ and the British form is /kənˈsɛntrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.