How to pronounce analog
Say it like AN-uh-lawg. Analog has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- uh
- lawg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Analog 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.
- lawgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of analog
American and British speakers say analog in essentially the same way: /ˈænəˌlɔɡ/ in the US and /ˈænəˌlɒɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-uh-log.
What does analog mean?
- something having the property of being analogous to something else
- of a circuit or device having an output that is proportional to the input“analogue device”“linear amplifier”
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Questions about saying analog
How do you pronounce analog?
Say AN-uh-lawg. The American pronunciation is /ˈænəˌlɔɡ/. In British English it is /ˈænəˌlɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in analog?
Analog has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · uh · lawg.
Do Americans and Brits say analog the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænəˌlɔɡ/ and the British form is /ˈænəˌlɒɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as analog?
Analog sounds the same as analogue in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.