How to pronounce anadrome
Say it like AN-uh-drohm. Anadrome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- uh
- drohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anadrome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- drohmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of anadrome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AN-uh-drohm.
What does anadrome mean?
- A word which forms a different word when spelled backwards.“"Desserts" and "stressed" are believed to be the longest common English anadromes.”
- An anadromous fish.
Where does anadrome come from?
From ana- + -drome, i.e.
Questions about saying anadrome
How do you pronounce anadrome?
Say AN-uh-drohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈænədroʊm/. In British English it is /ˈænədrəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anadrome?
Anadrome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · uh · drohm.
Is anadrome 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 /ˈænədrəʊm/ (AN-uh-drohm).