How to pronounce ethnocentrism
Say it like eth-noh-SEN-trih-zum. Ethnocentrism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN).
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- eth
- noh
- SEN
- trih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethnocentrism 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.
- trihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ethnocentrism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: eth-noh-SEN-trih-zum.
What does ethnocentrism mean?
- The tendency to look at the world primarily from the perspective of one's own traditional, deferred, or adoptive ethnic culture.
Where does ethnocentrism come from?
From ethno- + -centrism.
Questions about saying ethnocentrism
How do you pronounce ethnocentrism?
Say eth-noh-SEN-trih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛθnoʊˈsɛntrɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌɛθnəʊˈsɛntrɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethnocentrism?
Ethnocentrism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN). Broken into parts: eth · noh · SEN · trih · zum.
Is ethnocentrism 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 /ˌɛθnəʊˈsɛntrɪzəm/ (eth-noh-SEN-trih-zum).