How to pronounce anagogy
Say it like AN-uh-goj-ee. Anagogy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- uh
- goj
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anagogy 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.
- gojKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of anagogy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: AN-uh-goj-ee.
What does anagogy mean?
- The spiritual or mystical interpretation of a word or passage beyond the literal, allegorical or moral sense.
Questions about saying anagogy
How do you pronounce anagogy?
Say AN-uh-goj-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈænəɡɑdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈænəɡɒdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anagogy?
Anagogy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · uh · goj · ee.
Is anagogy 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 /ˈænəɡɒdʒi/ (AN-uh-goj-ee).