How to pronounce anaconda
Say it like an-uh-KON-duh. Anaconda has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KON).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce anaconda. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- an
- uh
- KON
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anaconda pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anaconda
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-uh-KON-duh.
What does anaconda mean?
- Any large nonvenomous snake of the genus Eunectes, found mainly in northern South America.
- The green anaconda, Eunectes murinus.
- A pattern morph of hognose snake that results in fewer but larger spots and often a completely black belly.
- A particular variety of stud poker.
Questions about saying anaconda
How do you pronounce anaconda?
Say an-uh-KON-duh. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəˈkɑndə/. In British English it is /ˌænəˈkɒndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anaconda?
Anaconda has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KON). Broken into parts: an · uh · KON · duh.
Is anaconda 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 /ˌænəˈkɒndə/ (an-uh-KON-duh).