How to pronounce anapodoton
Say it like an-uh-PAH-duh-tun. Anapodoton has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAH).
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- an
- uh
- PAH
- duh
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anapodoton 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.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anapodoton
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: an-uh-POD-uh-tun.
What does anapodoton mean?
- A special kind of ellipsis in which a main clause implied by a subordinate clause is left out.
Questions about saying anapodoton
How do you pronounce anapodoton?
Say an-uh-PAH-duh-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəˈpɑdətən/. In British English it is /ˌænəˈpɒdətən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anapodoton?
Anapodoton has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAH). Broken into parts: an · uh · PAH · duh · tun.
Is anapodoton 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 /ˌænəˈpɒdətən/ (an-uh-POD-uh-tun).