How to pronounce anapest
Say it like AN-uh-peest. Anapest 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
Anapest 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 anapest
American and British speakers say anapest in essentially the same way: /ˈænəpist/ in the US and /ˈænəpist/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-uh-peest.
What does anapest mean?
- In qualitative metre, a foot with two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed final syllable.
- In quantitative metre, a foot with two short syllables followed by a long final syllable.
- An excerpt of poetry or verse using this metre.
Questions about saying anapest
How do you pronounce anapest?
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 anapest?
Anapest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · uh · peest.
Do Americans and Brits say anapest 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.