How to pronounce anaphonesis
Say it like an-uh-FON-uh-sis. Anaphonesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FON).
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- an
- uh
- FON
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anaphonesis 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.
- FONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anaphonesis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-uh-FON-uh-sis.
What does anaphonesis mean?
- The raising of /e/, /o/ to /i/, /u/ before certain consonantal environments, mainly [ŋ] and /ʎ/, occurring originally in some Tuscan dialects, and thus in Standard Italian.
Questions about saying anaphonesis
How do you pronounce anaphonesis?
Say an-uh-FON-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəˈfɑnəsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌænəˈfɒnəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anaphonesis?
Anaphonesis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FON). Broken into parts: an · uh · FON · uh · sis.
Is anaphonesis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌænəˈfɒnəsɪs/ (an-uh-FON-uh-sis).