How to Pronounce Eccentric

To pronounce "eccentric", say ECC-entr-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “eccentric”

"eccentric" has 3 syllables: ecc-entr-ic. It rhymes with egocentric and centric, if that helps it stick.

What does eccentric mean?

noun

  1. One who does not behave like others.
  2. A kook; a person of bizarre habits or beliefs.

adjective

  1. Not at or in the centre; away from the centre.
  2. Not perfectly circular; elliptical.

    “As of 2008, Margaret had the most eccentric orbit of any moon in the solar system, though Nereid's mean eccentricity is greater.”

Synonyms

crankodd duckweirdomisfitnonconformistabnormaleccentricalexcentricalodd

Antonyms

concentric

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Words that rhyme with eccentric

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

egocentriccentricconcentricanthropocentricethnocentricgeocentricentrickafrocentric

Related words

outrebizarreoddballoutlandishfreakyfreakishunconventionalcase

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eccentric"?▾

"Eccentric" has 3 syllables: ecc · entr · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "eccentric"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eccentric" is /ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/.

What does "eccentric" mean?▾

Eccentric: One who does not behave like others.

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