How to pronounce egocentric
Say it like ee-goh-SEN-trik. Egocentric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN).
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- ee
- goh
- SEN
- trik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Egocentric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gohKeep 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 egocentric
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ee-goh-SEN-trik.
What does egocentric mean?
- A person who is egocentric.
- Selfish, self-centered, self-absorbed.
- Egotistical.
- Relating to spatial representations: linked to a reference frame based on one's own location within the environment (as when giving the direction as "right" rather than "north"); opposed to allocentric.
Where does egocentric come from?
From ego- + -centric.
Words that rhyme with egocentric
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Questions about saying egocentric
How do you pronounce egocentric?
Say ee-goh-SEN-trik. The American pronunciation is /ˌiɡoʊˈsɛntrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌiːɡəʊˈsɛntrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in egocentric?
Egocentric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN). Broken into parts: ee · goh · SEN · trik.
Is egocentric 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 /ˌiːɡəʊˈsɛntrɪk/ (ee-goh-SEN-trik).