How to pronounce anarthrous
Say it like a-NAR-thrus. Anarthrous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAR).
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- a
- NAR
- thrus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anarthrous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- NARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- thrusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anarthrous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: a-NAH-thrus.
What does anarthrous mean?
- Not having an article (especially of Greek nouns).
- Not having a determiner.“Nouns indicating status often appear in anarthrous noun phrases, ie, as bare nouns.”
- Not having joints.
Questions about saying anarthrous
How do you pronounce anarthrous?
Say a-NAR-thrus. The American pronunciation is /æˈnɑrθrəs/. In British English it is /æˈnɑːθrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anarthrous?
Anarthrous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAR). Broken into parts: a · NAR · thrus.
Is anarthrous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /æˈnɑːθrəs/ (a-NAH-thrus).