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