How to pronounce analphabet
Say it like uh-NAL-fuh-bet. Analphabet has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAL).
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- uh
- NAL
- fuh
- bet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Analphabet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- betKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of analphabet
American and British speakers say analphabet in essentially the same way: /əˈnælfəbɛt/ in the US and /əˈnælfəbɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NAL-fuh-bet.
What does analphabet mean?
- A person who does not know the letters of the alphabet; a partly or wholly illiterate person.
- Ignorant of the letters of the alphabet; partly or wholly illiterate.
Where does analphabet come from?
The adjective was derived from the noun.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying analphabet
How do you pronounce analphabet?
Say uh-NAL-fuh-bet. The American pronunciation is /əˈnælfəbɛt/. In British English it is /əˈnælfəbɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in analphabet?
Analphabet has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAL). Broken into parts: uh · NAL · fuh · bet.
Do Americans and Brits say analphabet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnælfəbɛt/ and the British form is /əˈnælfəbɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.