How to pronounce anapestic
Say it like an-uh-PEE-stik. Anapestic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce anapestic. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- an
- uh
- PEE
- stik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anapestic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- stikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anapestic
American and British speakers say anapestic in essentially the same way: /ˌænəˈpistɪk/ in the US and /ˌænəˈpiːstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-uh-PEE-stik.
What does anapestic mean?
- Of, relating to, or composed of, anapests.
- Of, or relating to, one of the distinct beats in a (human) heartbeat pattern.
- Of, or relating to, a rhythmic pattern used in certain forms of poetry; see also limeric or limerick.
- A verse that contains anapestic feet.
Where does anapestic come from?
From Latin anapaesticus.
Questions about saying anapestic
How do you pronounce anapestic?
Say an-uh-PEE-stik. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəˈpistɪk/. In British English it is /ˌænəˈpiːstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anapestic?
Anapestic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEE). Broken into parts: an · uh · PEE · stik.
Do Americans and Brits say anapestic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌænəˈpistɪk/ and the British form is /ˌænəˈpiːstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.