How to pronounce pluricentral
Say it like pluur-uh-SEN-trul. Pluricentral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN).
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- pluur
- uh
- SEN
- trul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pluricentral pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pluurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- trulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pluricentral
American and British speakers say pluricentral in essentially the same way: /ˌplʊrəˈsɛntrəl/ in the US and /ˌplʊərɪˈsɛntrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ploor-ih-SEN-trul.
What does pluricentral mean?
- Pluricentric; having more than one center.
Where does pluricentral come from?
From pluri- + central.
Words that rhyme with pluricentral
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pluricentral.
Questions about saying pluricentral
How do you pronounce pluricentral?
Say pluur-uh-SEN-trul. The American pronunciation is /ˌplʊrəˈsɛntrəl/. In British English it is /ˌplʊərɪˈsɛntrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pluricentral?
Pluricentral has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN). Broken into parts: pluur · uh · SEN · trul.
Do Americans and Brits say pluricentral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌplʊrəˈsɛntrəl/ and the British form is /ˌplʊərɪˈsɛntrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.