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.