How to pronounce anaerobes
Say it like AN-uh-rohbz. Anaerobes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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US American/ˈænəˌroʊbz/AN-uh-rohbz
UK British/ˈænəˌrəʊbz/AN-uh-rohbz
- AN
- uh
- rohbz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anaerobes 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.
- rohbzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of anaerobes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AN-uh-rohbz.
What does anaerobes mean?
noun
- plural of anaerobe How to pronounce anaerobe
Questions about saying anaerobes
How do you pronounce anaerobes?
Say AN-uh-rohbz. The American pronunciation is /ˈænəˌroʊbz/. In British English it is /ˈænəˌrəʊbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anaerobes?
Anaerobes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · uh · rohbz.
Is anaerobes 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 /ˈænəˌrəʊbz/ (AN-uh-rohbz).