How to pronounce analepsis
Say it like an-uh-LEP-sis. Analepsis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEP).
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- an
- uh
- LEP
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Analepsis 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.
- LEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of analepsis
American and British speakers say analepsis in essentially the same way: /ˌænəˈlɛpsɪs/ in the US and /ˌænəˈlɛpsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-uh-LEP-sis.
What does analepsis mean?
- A form of flashback in which earlier parts of a narrative are related to others that have already been narrated
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Words that rhyme with analepsis
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Questions about saying analepsis
How do you pronounce analepsis?
Say an-uh-LEP-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəˈlɛpsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌænəˈlɛpsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in analepsis?
Analepsis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEP). Broken into parts: an · uh · LEP · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say analepsis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌænəˈlɛpsɪs/ and the British form is /ˌænəˈlɛpsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.