How to pronounce anatomy
Say it like uh-NAT-uh-mee. Anatomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAT).
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- uh
- NAT
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anatomy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of anatomy
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-NAT-uh-mee.
What does anatomy mean?
- the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
- alternative names for the body of a human being“Leonardo studied the human body”“he has a strong physique”
- a detailed analysis“he studied the anatomy of crimes”
Questions about saying anatomy
How do you pronounce anatomy?
Say uh-NAT-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /əˈnætəmi/. In British English it is /əˈnætəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anatomy?
Anatomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAT). Broken into parts: uh · NAT · uh · mee.
Is anatomy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈnætəmi/ (uh-NAT-uh-mee).