How to pronounce Anatolia
Say it like an-uh-TOH-lee-uh. Anatolia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH).
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- an
- uh
- TOH
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anatolia 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.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Anatolia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: an-uh-TOH-lee-uh.
What does Anatolia mean?
- A peninsula in West Asia, comprising most of the modern Republic of Turkey. Bounded by the Black Sea to the north, the Armenian Highland to the east, the Mediterranean Sea to the south and the Aegean Sea to the west.
Questions about saying Anatolia
How do you pronounce Anatolia?
Say an-uh-TOH-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəˈtoʊliə/. In British English it is /ˌænəˈtəʊliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Anatolia?
Anatolia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH). Broken into parts: an · uh · TOH · lee · uh.
Is Anatolia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌænəˈtəʊliə/ (an-uh-TOH-lee-uh).