How to pronounce analogue
Say it like AN-uh-lawg. Analogue 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
Analogue 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 analogue
American and British speakers say analogue in essentially the same way: /ˈænəˌlɔɡ/ in the US and /ˈænəˌlɒɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-uh-log.
What does analogue mean?
- Something that bears an analogy to something else.
- An organ or structure that is similar in function to one in another kind of organism but is of dissimilar evolutionary origin.
- Alternative spelling of analog (“A structural derivative of a parent compound that differs from it by only one or a few atoms or substituent groups; (usually, especially) such a molecule that retains most of the same chemical properties.”)
- Alternative spelling of analog.
Where does analogue come from?
Equivalent to ana- (“functionally similar”) + -logue.
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Words that rhyme with analogue
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Words that sound like analogue
Questions about saying analogue
How do you pronounce analogue?
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 analogue?
Analogue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · uh · lawg.
Do Americans and Brits say analogue 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 analogue?
Analogue sounds the same as analog in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.