How to pronounce anapaest
Say it like AN-uh-peest. Anapaest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- uh
- peest
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anapaest 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.
- peestKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of anapaest
American and British speakers say anapaest in essentially the same way: /ˈænəpist/ in the US and /ˈænəpist/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-uh-peest.
What does anapaest mean?
- Alternative form of anapest.
Questions about saying anapaest
How do you pronounce anapaest?
Say AN-uh-peest. The American pronunciation is /ˈænəpist/. In British English it is /ˈænəpist/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anapaest?
Anapaest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · uh · peest.
Do Americans and Brits say anapaest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænəpist/ and the British form is /ˈænəpist/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.