How to Pronounce Ethnocentrism

To pronounce "ethnocentrism", say ETHN-oc-entr-ism — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɛθ.nəʊˈsɛn.tɹɪzm̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˌɛθ.nəʊˈsɛn.tɹɪzm̩/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ethnocentrism”

"ethnocentrism" has 4 syllables: ethn-oc-entr-ism.

What does ethnocentrism mean?

noun

  1. The tendency to look at the world primarily from the perspective of one's own traditional, deferred, or adoptive ethnic culture.

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Related words

ethnocentricismsociocentrismeurocentrismxenocentrismethnicismcroatocentrismwestcentrismxenocentricism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ethnocentrism"?▾

"Ethnocentrism" has 4 syllables: ethn · oc · entr · ism.

What is the IPA transcription of "ethnocentrism"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ethnocentrism" is /ˌɛθ.nəʊˈsɛn.tɹɪzm̩/.

What does "ethnocentrism" mean?▾

Ethnocentrism: The tendency to look at the world primarily from the perspective of one's own traditional, deferred, or adoptive ethnic culture.

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