How to pronounce anchoveta
Say it like an-choh-VET-uh. Anchoveta has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VET).
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- an
- choh
- VET
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anchoveta 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.
- chohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- VETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anchoveta
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: an-choh-VET-uh.
What does anchoveta mean?
- An anchovy of species Engraulis ringens, from the southern Pacific.
Where does anchoveta come from?
From Spanish anchoveta, diminutive of anchova (“anchovy”).
Words that rhyme with anchoveta
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Questions about saying anchoveta
How do you pronounce anchoveta?
Say an-choh-VET-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌæntʃoʊˈvɛtə/. In British English it is /ˌæntʃəʊˈvɛtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anchoveta?
Anchoveta has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VET). Broken into parts: an · choh · VET · uh.
Is anchoveta 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 /ˌæntʃəʊˈvɛtə/ (an-choh-VET-uh).