How to pronounce anatomical
Say it like an-uh-TAH-muh-kul. Anatomical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAH).
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- an
- uh
- TAH
- muh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anatomical 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.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anatomical
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-uh-TOM-ih-kul.
What does anatomical mean?
- Of or relating to anatomy or dissection.“The two species have some anatomical similarities.”
Where does anatomical come from?
From anatomic + -al, after -ical.
Questions about saying anatomical
How do you pronounce anatomical?
Say an-uh-TAH-muh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəˈtɑməkəl/. In British English it is /ænəˈtɒmɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anatomical?
Anatomical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAH). Broken into parts: an · uh · TAH · muh · kul.
Is anatomical 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 /ænəˈtɒmɪkəl/ (an-uh-TOM-ih-kul).