How to Pronounce Excentric

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɛksˈsɛn.tɹɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “excentric”

"excentric" has 3 syllables: exc-entr-ic.

What does excentric 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.”

adjective

  1. One-sided; having the normally central portion not in the true center.

Synonyms

crankodd duckweirdomisfitnonconformistabnormaleccentricalexcentricalodd

Antonyms

concentric

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Related words

excentricaleccentriceccentricalconcentricalone-sidedconcentricisoeccentricpolycentric

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "excentric"?▾

"Excentric" has 3 syllables: exc · entr · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "excentric"?▾

The IPA transcription of "excentric" is /ɛksˈsɛn.tɹɪk/.

What does "excentric" mean?▾

Excentric: One who does not behave like others.

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