How to pronounce anachronize
Say it like uh-NAK-ruh-nyze. Anachronize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAK).
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- uh
- NAK
- ruh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anachronize 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.
- nyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of anachronize
American and British speakers say anachronize in essentially the same way: /əˈnækrənaɪz/ in the US and /əˈnækrənaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NAK-ruh-nyze.
What does anachronize mean?
- To refer to, or put into, a wrong time period.
Where does anachronize come from?
From anachronism + -ize.
Questions about saying anachronize
How do you pronounce anachronize?
Say uh-NAK-ruh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /əˈnækrənaɪz/. In British English it is /əˈnækrənaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anachronize?
Anachronize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAK). Broken into parts: uh · NAK · ruh · nyze.
Do Americans and Brits say anachronize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnækrənaɪz/ and the British form is /əˈnækrənaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.