How to pronounce excentric
Say it like ek-SEN-trik. Excentric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN).
- ek
- SEN
- trik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excentric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 excentric
American and British speakers say excentric in essentially the same way: /ɛkˈsɛntrɪk/ in the US and /ɛkˈsɛntrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-SEN-trik.
What does excentric mean?
- One-sided; having the normally central portion not in the true center.“excentric nucleus”
- Alternative spelling of eccentric.
- Alternative spelling of eccentric (a disk or wheel with off-centre axis)
Where does excentric come from?
From ex- + -centric.
Words that rhyme with excentric
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of excentric.
Words that sound like excentric
Questions about saying excentric
How do you pronounce excentric?
Say ek-SEN-trik. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈsɛntrɪk/. In British English it is /ɛkˈsɛntrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excentric?
Excentric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEN). Broken into parts: ek · SEN · trik.
Do Americans and Brits say excentric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛkˈsɛntrɪk/ and the British form is /ɛkˈsɛntrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as excentric?
Excentric sounds the same as eccentric in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.