How to pronounce anachronym
Say it like uh-NAK-ruh-nim. Anachronym has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce anachronym. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- uh
- NAK
- ruh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anachronym 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.
- nimKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anachronym
American and British speakers say anachronym in essentially the same way: /əˈnækrənɪm/ in the US and /əˈnækrənɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NAK-ruh-nim.
What does anachronym mean?
- A word, phrase, or term that has become outdated or technically inaccurate because it refers to a technology or practice from a previous time, yet it remains in common usage.
Where does anachronym come from?
Blend of anachronous + acronym.
Words that rhyme with anachronym
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anachronym.
Questions about saying anachronym
How do you pronounce anachronym?
Say uh-NAK-ruh-nim. The American pronunciation is /əˈnækrənɪm/. In British English it is /əˈnækrənɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anachronym?
Anachronym has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAK). Broken into parts: uh · NAK · ruh · nim.
Do Americans and Brits say anachronym the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnækrənɪm/ and the British form is /əˈnækrənɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.