How to pronounce anachronistically
Say it like uh-nak-ruh-NIS-tih-klee. Anachronistically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NIS).
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- uh
- nak
- ruh
- NIS
- tih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anachronistically 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.
- nakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of anachronistically
American and British speakers say anachronistically in essentially the same way: /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪkli/ in the US and /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪkli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-nak-ruh-NIS-tih-klee.
What does anachronistically mean?
- In an anachronistic manner; in the manner of an anachronism.
Where does anachronistically come from?
From anachronistic + -ally.
Words that rhyme with anachronistically
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anachronistically.
- realistically
- artistically
- characteristically
- stylistically
- optimistically
- unrealistically
- euphemistically
Questions about saying anachronistically
How do you pronounce anachronistically?
Say uh-nak-ruh-NIS-tih-klee. The American pronunciation is /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪkli/. In British English it is /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anachronistically?
Anachronistically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NIS). Broken into parts: uh · nak · ruh · NIS · tih · klee.
Do Americans and Brits say anachronistically the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪkli/ and the British form is /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪkli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.