How to Pronounce “eccentric

word

/ˌɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/
ek-SEN-trik
/ɛksˈɛntɹɪk/
ek-SEN-trik

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˌɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/

British English

/ɛksˈɛntɹɪk/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

ek-SEN-trik

UK

ek-SEN-trik

Listen in Context

The artist’s eccentric behavior surprised everyone at the event.

He’s a bit eccentric, but that’s what makes him so interesting to talk to.

Her eccentric taste in art makes her house feel like a museum.

My boss is so eccentric—she always brings her pet lizard to meetings.