How to pronounce pluricentric
Say it like pluur-uh-SEN-trik. Pluricentric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN).
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- pluur
- uh
- SEN
- trik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pluricentric 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.
- trikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pluricentric
American and British speakers say pluricentric in essentially the same way: /ˌplʊrəˈsɛntrɪk/ in the US and /ˌplʊərɪˈsɛntrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ploor-rih-SEN-trik.
What does pluricentric mean?
- Having more than one center; multicentric.
- (of a language) Having several interacting codified standard forms, often corresponding to different countries.
Where does pluricentric come from?
From pluri- + -centric.
Words that rhyme with pluricentric
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pluricentric.
Questions about saying pluricentric
How do you pronounce pluricentric?
Say pluur-uh-SEN-trik. The American pronunciation is /ˌplʊrəˈsɛntrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌplʊərɪˈsɛntrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pluricentric?
Pluricentric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN). Broken into parts: pluur · uh · SEN · trik.
Do Americans and Brits say pluricentric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌplʊrəˈsɛntrɪk/ and the British form is /ˌplʊərɪˈsɛntrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.