How to pronounce anabolism
Say it like uh-NAB-uh-liz-um. Anabolism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAB).
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- uh
- NAB
- uh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anabolism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anabolism
American and British speakers say anabolism in essentially the same way: /əˈnæbəˌlɪzəm/ in the US and /əˈnæbəˌlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NAB-uh-liz-um.
What does anabolism mean?
- The constructive metabolism of the body, as distinguished from catabolism.
Words that rhyme with anabolism
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Questions about saying anabolism
How do you pronounce anabolism?
Say uh-NAB-uh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /əˈnæbəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /əˈnæbəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anabolism?
Anabolism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAB). Broken into parts: uh · NAB · uh · liz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say anabolism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnæbəˌlɪzəm/ and the British form is /əˈnæbəˌlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.