eccentric

/ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

Syllables ec·cen·tric

Stress ec-CEN-tric

Phonics Breakdown

ec

/ɪk/

short i

cen

/sɛn/

soft c

tric

/trɪk/

short i

Meaning

unconventional or slightly strange in behavior or ideas

Sound Reference

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ec=/ɪk/(icon) + cen=/sɛn/(center) + tric=/trɪk/(trick)

Example

He is known for his eccentric style and unusual ideas.