How to pronounce anacoluthon
Say it like an-uh-kuh-LOO-thon. Anacoluthon has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce anacoluthon. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- an
- uh
- kuh
- LOO
- thon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anacoluthon 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- thonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of anacoluthon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-uh-kuh-LOO-thon.
What does anacoluthon mean?
- A sentence or clause that is grammatically inconsistent, especially with respect to the type of clausal or phrasal complement for the initial clause.
- Intentional use of such a structure.
Questions about saying anacoluthon
How do you pronounce anacoluthon?
Say an-uh-kuh-LOO-thon. The American pronunciation is /ænəkəˈluθɑn/. In British English it is /ænəkəˈluːθɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anacoluthon?
Anacoluthon has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LOO). Broken into parts: an · uh · kuh · LOO · thon.
Is anacoluthon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ænəkəˈluːθɒn/ (an-uh-kuh-LOO-thon).