How to pronounce phallocentric
Say it like fal-oh-SEN-trik. Phallocentric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN).
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- fal
- oh
- SEN
- trik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phallocentric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- falGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 phallocentric
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fal-oh-SEN-trik.
What does phallocentric mean?
- Focused on the phallus, especially as a symbol of male dominance; characterized by male attitudes, focused on men.
Where does phallocentric come from?
From phallo- + -centric.
Words that rhyme with phallocentric
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Questions about saying phallocentric
How do you pronounce phallocentric?
Say fal-oh-SEN-trik. The American pronunciation is /ˌfæloʊˈsɛntrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌfæləʊˈsɛntrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phallocentric?
Phallocentric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN). Broken into parts: fal · oh · SEN · trik.
Is phallocentric 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 /ˌfæləʊˈsɛntrɪk/ (fal-oh-SEN-trik).