How to pronounce adynaton
Say it like ad-uh-NAH-tun. Adynaton has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAH).
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- ad
- uh
- NAH
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adynaton pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- adKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adynaton
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ad-ih-NAH-ton.
What does adynaton mean?
- A form of hyperbole that uses exaggeration so magnified as to express impossibility; an instance of such hyperbole.
Words that rhyme with adynaton
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Questions about saying adynaton
How do you pronounce adynaton?
Say ad-uh-NAH-tun. The American pronunciation is /ædəˈnɑtən/. In British English it is /ædɪˈnɑːtɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adynaton?
Adynaton has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAH). Broken into parts: ad · uh · NAH · tun.
Is adynaton pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ædɪˈnɑːtɒn/ (ad-ih-NAH-ton).