How to pronounce epicentre
Say it like EP-ih-sen-ter. Epicentre 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
Epicentre 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 epicentre
- 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 epicentre mean?
- The point on the land or water surface directly above the focus, or hypocentre, of an earthquake.
- The point on the surface of the earth directly above an underground explosion.
- The focal point of any activity, especially if dangerous or destructive.
- Of an earthquake: to have its epicentre (at a specified location).
Where does epicentre come from?
Sense of “center of an activity (particularly a disaster)” (1908) by generalization from earthquakes, possibly influenced by epidemic.
Words that rhyme with epicentre
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Words that sound like epicentre
Questions about saying epicentre
How do you pronounce epicentre?
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 epicentre?
Epicentre has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EP). Broken into parts: EP · ih · sen · ter.
Is epicentre 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).
What words sound the same as epicentre?
Epicentre sounds the same as epicenter in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.