How to pronounce anachronisms
Say it like uh-NAK-ruh-niz-umz. Anachronisms has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAK).
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- uh
- NAK
- ruh
- niz
- umz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anachronisms 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.
- NAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anachronisms
American and British speakers say anachronisms in essentially the same way: /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəmz/ in the US and /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NAK-ruh-niz-umz.
What does anachronisms mean?
- plural of anachronism How to pronounce anachronism
Questions about saying anachronisms
How do you pronounce anachronisms?
Say uh-NAK-ruh-niz-umz. The American pronunciation is /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəmz/. In British English it is /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anachronisms?
Anachronisms has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAK). Broken into parts: uh · NAK · ruh · niz · umz.
Do Americans and Brits say anachronisms the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəmz/ and the British form is /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.