How to pronounce anabolic
Say it like an-uh-BOL-ik. Anabolic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOL).
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- an
- uh
- BOL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anabolic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anabolic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-uh-BOL-ik.
What does anabolic mean?
- Of or relating to anabolism.
- An anabolic steroid.
Words that rhyme with anabolic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anabolic.
Questions about saying anabolic
How do you pronounce anabolic?
Say an-uh-BOL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəˈbɑlɪk/. In British English it is /ˌænəˈbɒlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anabolic?
Anabolic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOL). Broken into parts: an · uh · BOL · ik.
Is anabolic 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 /ˌænəˈbɒlɪk/ (an-uh-BOL-ik).