How to pronounce ananke
Say it like uh-NANG-kee. Ananke has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NANG).
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- uh
- NANG
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ananke 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.
- NANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ananke
American and British speakers say ananke in essentially the same way: /əˈnæŋki/ in the US and /əˈnæŋki/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-NANG-kee.
What does ananke mean?
- Necessity beyond all supplications or sway. Conceived as the ultimate dictator of all fate and circumstances, to which even the gods must ultimately pay homage and deference.
Words that rhyme with ananke
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ananke.
Questions about saying ananke
How do you pronounce ananke?
Say uh-NANG-kee. The American pronunciation is /əˈnæŋki/. In British English it is /əˈnæŋki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ananke?
Ananke has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NANG). Broken into parts: uh · NANG · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say ananke the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈnæŋki/ and the British form is /əˈnæŋki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.