How to pronounce anaglyph
Say it like AN-uh-glif. Anaglyph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- uh
- glif
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anaglyph 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.
- glifGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anaglyph
American and British speakers say anaglyph in essentially the same way: /ˈænəˌɡlɪf/ in the US and /ˈænəˌɡlɪf/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-uh-glif.
What does anaglyph mean?
- A decorative ornament worked in low relief or bas relief, such as a piece of cameo jewelry.
- A matched pair of images designed to produce a three-dimensional effect when viewed using spectacles that have usually one red and one bluish-green lens, corresponding to the colors of the pairs of images.
Questions about saying anaglyph
How do you pronounce anaglyph?
Say AN-uh-glif. The American pronunciation is /ˈænəˌɡlɪf/. In British English it is /ˈænəˌɡlɪf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anaglyph?
Anaglyph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · uh · glif.
Do Americans and Brits say anaglyph the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænəˌɡlɪf/ and the British form is /ˈænəˌɡlɪf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.