How to pronounce ethnocentric
Say it like eth-noh-SEN-trik. Ethnocentric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN).
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- eth
- noh
- SEN
- trik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethnocentric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ethGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nohKeep 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 ethnocentric
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: eth-noh-SEN-trik.
What does ethnocentric mean?
- Of or pertaining to ethnocentrism.
Where does ethnocentric come from?
From ethno- + -centric.
Words that rhyme with ethnocentric
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Questions about saying ethnocentric
How do you pronounce ethnocentric?
Say eth-noh-SEN-trik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛθnoʊˈsɛntrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɛθnəʊˈsɛntrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethnocentric?
Ethnocentric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN). Broken into parts: eth · noh · SEN · trik.
Is ethnocentric 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 /ˌɛθnəʊˈsɛntrɪk/ (eth-noh-SEN-trik).