How to pronounce anamorphoscope
Say it like an-uh-MAW-fuh-skohp. Anamorphoscope has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAW).
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- an
- uh
- MAW
- fuh
- skohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anamorphoscope pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- skohpKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of anamorphoscope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: an-uh-MOF-uh-skohp.
What does anamorphoscope mean?
- A mirrored device which gives a correct image of an anamorphosis.
Where does anamorphoscope come from?
From anamorphosis + -scope.
Questions about saying anamorphoscope
How do you pronounce anamorphoscope?
Say an-uh-MAW-fuh-skohp. The American pronunciation is /ænəˈmɔfəskoʊp/. In British English it is /ænəˈmɒfəskəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anamorphoscope?
Anamorphoscope has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAW). Broken into parts: an · uh · MAW · fuh · skohp.
Is anamorphoscope pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ænəˈmɒfəskəʊp/ (an-uh-MOF-uh-skohp).