How to pronounce geocentric
Say it like jee-oh-SEN-trik. Geocentric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN).
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- jee
- oh
- SEN
- trik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geocentric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep 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 geocentric
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: jee-oh-SEN-trik.
What does geocentric mean?
- Having the Earth at the center.“a geocentric coordinate system”
- Of or relating to geocentrism, an obsolete cosmology which placed the Earth at the center of the universe.
Where does geocentric come from?
From geo- + -centric.
Words that rhyme with geocentric
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Questions about saying geocentric
How do you pronounce geocentric?
Say jee-oh-SEN-trik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒioʊˈsɛntrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːəʊˈsɛntrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geocentric?
Geocentric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN). Broken into parts: jee · oh · SEN · trik.
Is geocentric 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 /ˌdʒiːəʊˈsɛntrɪk/ (jee-oh-SEN-trik).