How to pronounce anadiplosis
Say it like an-uh-duh-PLOH-sis. Anadiplosis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PLOH).
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- an
- uh
- duh
- PLOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anadiplosis 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anadiplosis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: an-uh-duh-PLOH-sis.
What does anadiplosis mean?
- A figure of speech in which a word or phrase used at the end of a clause or expression is repeated near the beginning of the next clause or expression.
Words that rhyme with anadiplosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anadiplosis.
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Questions about saying anadiplosis
How do you pronounce anadiplosis?
Say an-uh-duh-PLOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌænədəˈploʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌænədəˈpləʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anadiplosis?
Anadiplosis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PLOH). Broken into parts: an · uh · duh · PLOH · sis.
Is anadiplosis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌænədəˈpləʊsɪs/ (an-uh-duh-PLOH-sis).