How to Pronounce "epicentre"
word
ˈɛpɪˌsɛntɚ
EH-pi-sen-ter
ˈɛpɪsəntɐ
EH-pi-sen-tuh
Definition
The point on the Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake starts underground. Also used to mean the main center of an important activity or event.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛpɪˌsɛntɚ
British English
ˈɛpɪsəntɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EH-pi-sen-ter
UK
EH-pi-sen-tuh
Listen in Context
The epicentre of the earthquake was near the city.
Scientists measured the distance from the epicentre to the village.
The epicentre was marked on the map in red.
This city became the epicentre of cultural change in the country.