How to Pronounce "epicenter"
word
ˈɛpəˌsɛntɝ
EP-uh-sen-ter
ˈɛpɪˌsɛntə
EP-ih-sen-tuh
Definition
The point on the earth’s surface directly above the origin of an earthquake. It can also mean the central point of an activity, situation, or problem.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛpəˌsɛntɝ
British English
ˈɛpɪˌsɛntə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EP-uh-sen-ter
UK
EP-ih-sen-tuh
Listen in Context
The city was at the epicenter of the earthquake.
Scientists studied the epicenter to understand the damage.
The epicenter was located 10 miles from the coast.
This city has become the epicenter of the technology boom.