How to pronounce anacrotism
Say it like uh-NAK-ruh-tiz-um. Anacrotism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAK).
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- uh
- NAK
- ruh
- tiz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anacrotism 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.
- tizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anacrotism
American and British speakers say anacrotism in essentially the same way: /əˈnækrəˌtɪzəm/ in the US and /əˈnækrəˌtɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NAK-ruh-tiz-um.
What does anacrotism mean?
- A secondary notch in the pulse curve, obtained in a sphygmographic tracing, possibly indicative of an abnormal pulse due to heart or arterial issues.
Questions about saying anacrotism
How do you pronounce anacrotism?
Say uh-NAK-ruh-tiz-um. The American pronunciation is /əˈnækrəˌtɪzəm/. In British English it is /əˈnækrəˌtɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anacrotism?
Anacrotism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAK). Broken into parts: uh · NAK · ruh · tiz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say anacrotism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnækrəˌtɪzəm/ and the British form is /əˈnækrəˌtɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.