How to pronounce anaclitic
Say it like an-uh-KLIT-ik. Anaclitic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLIT).
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- an
- uh
- KLIT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anaclitic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KLITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anaclitic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: an-uh-KLIT-ik.
What does anaclitic mean?
- Denoting a person whose choice of love-interest arises from the dependence of the libido on another instinct (e.g., hunger).
- Pertaining to an acute emotional dependence on another person or persons.
Words that rhyme with anaclitic
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Questions about saying anaclitic
How do you pronounce anaclitic?
Say an-uh-KLIT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ænəˈklɪtɪk/. In British English it is /ænəˈklɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anaclitic?
Anaclitic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLIT). Broken into parts: an · uh · KLIT · ik.
Is anaclitic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ænəˈklɪtɪk/ (an-uh-KLIT-ik).