How to pronounce anagnorisis
Say it like an-ug-NOR-ih-sis. Anagnorisis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOR).
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- an
- ug
- NOR
- ih
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anagnorisis 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.
- ugKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anagnorisis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-ug-NOR-ih-sis.
What does anagnorisis mean?
- The moment in the plot of a drama in which the hero makes a discovery that explains previously unexplained events or situations; a denouement.
Questions about saying anagnorisis
How do you pronounce anagnorisis?
Say an-ug-NOR-ih-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəɡˈnɑrɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌænəɡˈnɒrɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anagnorisis?
Anagnorisis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOR). Broken into parts: an · ug · NOR · ih · sis.
Is anagnorisis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌænəɡˈnɒrɪsɪs/ (an-ug-NOR-ih-sis).