How to pronounce anankastic
Say it like an-un-KAS-tik. Anankastic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAS).
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US American/ænənˈkæstɪk/an-un-KAS-tik
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- an
- un
- KAS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anankastic 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does anankastic mean?
adjective
- Imperative, as in the anankastic conditional.
- Characterised by compulsion; obsessive-compulsive.
- An anankastic phrase or utterance.
- An obsessive-compulsive individual.
Words that rhyme with anankastic
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Questions about saying anankastic
How do you pronounce anankastic?
Say an-un-KAS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ænənˈkæstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anankastic?
Anankastic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAS). Broken into parts: an · un · KAS · tik.