How to pronounce anaerobic
Say it like an-uh-ROH-bik. Anaerobic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROH).
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- an
- uh
- ROH
- bik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anaerobic 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.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anaerobic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: an-uh-ROH-bik.
What does anaerobic mean?
- Without oxygen; especially of an environment or organism.
- Of exercise, involving glycolysis (the conversion of glucose to adenosine triphosphate) rather than using oxygen to supply bodily energy needs.
- Of or relating to an anaerobe.
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Words that rhyme with anaerobic
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Questions about saying anaerobic
How do you pronounce anaerobic?
Say an-uh-ROH-bik. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəˈroʊbɪk/. In British English it is /ˌænəˈrəʊbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anaerobic?
Anaerobic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROH). Broken into parts: an · uh · ROH · bik.
Is anaerobic 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 /ˌænəˈrəʊbɪk/ (an-uh-ROH-bik).