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# How to pronounce "hypocenter" in English

## Pronunciation & Phonetics

- **IPA**: `/hɪpɒsɛntɛr/`
- **Syllable Breakdown**: **hy·po·cen·ter**

## Meaning & Usage

### NOUN
- Alternative spelling of hypocentre.

### Example Sentences
- "and an hypocenter at a depth of 14 km with two different levels of resolution."
- "Body waves begin from an earthquake’s hypocenter or focus: the underground point on a fault where the rock cracks."

## Real-Life Native Speaker Examples (2 Video Clips)

Listen to native speakers pronounce "hypocenter" in real conversation:

### Example 1
*Accent: AUS*
> "We propagated an hypothetical earthquake with magnitude 7.7 and an hypocenter at a depth of 14 km with two different levels of resolution. A high resolution model in the near field and a low resolution model in the far field."
- **Watch at 7:55**: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg4OGqU85ZQ&t=475s)

### Example 2
> "Body waves begin from an earthquake’s hypocenter or focus: the underground point on a fault where the rock cracks."
- **Watch at 2:45**: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNvAic8KLb0&t=165s)


## How to Pronounce "hypocenter"

- **Syllables**: hy · po · cen · ter
- **IPA**: `/hɪpɒsɛntɛr/`
- **Listen for**: the stressed syllable in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce “hypocenter”?
“hypocenter” is pronounced /hɪpɒsɛntɛr/ (hy · po · cen · ter). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.

### How many syllables are in “hypocenter”?
“hypocenter” has 4 syllables: hy · po · cen · ter.

### What does “hypocenter” mean?
Alternative spelling of hypocentre.

### How can I hear “hypocenter” used in real sentences?
This page has 2 real-world video examples of “hypocenter” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.


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