How to pronounce anacreontic
Say it like uh-nak-ree-ON-tik. Anacreontic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ON).
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- uh
- nak
- ree
- ON
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anacreontic 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.
- nakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anacreontic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-nak-rih-ON-tik.
What does anacreontic mean?
- Pertaining to the style of the Greek poet Anacreon, who wrote of wine and love; (specifically) designating a metre based on an anaclastic ionic dimeter.
- Characterised by festivity and the celebration of love and/or drinking; bacchanalian, amorous.
- A short lyrical piece about love and wine.
Words that rhyme with anacreontic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anacreontic.
Questions about saying anacreontic
How do you pronounce anacreontic?
Say uh-nak-ree-ON-tik. The American pronunciation is /əˌnækriˈɑntɪk/. In British English it is /əˌnækrɪˈɒntɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anacreontic?
Anacreontic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ON). Broken into parts: uh · nak · ree · ON · tik.
Is anacreontic 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 /əˌnækrɪˈɒntɪk/ (uh-nak-rih-ON-tik).