How to pronounce epicenter
Say it like EP-ih-sen-ter. Epicenter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP).
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- EP
- ih
- sen
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epicenter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- senGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of epicenter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EP-ih-sen-tuh.
What does epicenter mean?
- US standard spelling of epicentre.
- US standard spelling of epicentre.
Where does epicenter come from?
From epi- + center.
Words that rhyme with epicenter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of epicenter.
Questions about saying epicenter
How do you pronounce epicenter?
Say EP-ih-sen-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epicenter?
Epicenter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP). Broken into parts: EP · ih · sen · ter.
Is epicenter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntə/ (EP-ih-sen-tuh).