How to pronounce theocentric
Say it like thee-oh-SEN-trik. Theocentric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN).
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- thee
- oh
- SEN
- trik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theocentric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. 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 theocentric
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: thee-oh-SEN-trik.
What does theocentric mean?
- Having God as main focus: with God, a god, or gods as the focal point.
Where does theocentric come from?
From theo- + -centric.
Words that rhyme with theocentric
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Questions about saying theocentric
How do you pronounce theocentric?
Say thee-oh-SEN-trik. The American pronunciation is /θioʊˈsɛntrɪk/. In British English it is /θiəʊˈsɛntrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theocentric?
Theocentric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEN). Broken into parts: thee · oh · SEN · trik.
Is theocentric 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 /θiəʊˈsɛntrɪk/ (thee-oh-SEN-trik).