How to Pronounce Endocentric

To pronounce "endocentric", say END-oc-entr-ic — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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11

Letters

END-oc-entr-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “endocentric”

"endocentric" has 4 syllables: end-oc-entr-ic.

What does endocentric mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) An endocentric compound.

adjective

  1. Focused or centered within itself, and not on something external.
  2. (grammar, of a phrase or compound word) fulfilling the same grammatical role as one of its constituents.

    “The noun "houseboat" is endocentric because "boat" is also a noun.”

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How many syllables are in "endocentric"?▾

"Endocentric" has 4 syllables: end · oc · entr · ic.

What does "endocentric" mean?▾

Endocentric: (grammar) An endocentric compound.

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