How to pronounce anecdotal
Say it like an-uk-DOH-tul. Anecdotal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH).
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- an
- uk
- DOH
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anecdotal 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.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anecdotal
- 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-uk-DOH-tul.
What does anecdotal mean?
- Of the nature of or relating to an anecdote.
- Containing or abounding in anecdotes.
Where does anecdotal come from?
From anecdote + -al.
Words that rhyme with anecdotal
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Questions about saying anecdotal
How do you pronounce anecdotal?
Say an-uk-DOH-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəkˈdoʊtəl/. In British English it is /ˌænəkˈdəʊtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anecdotal?
Anecdotal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH). Broken into parts: an · uk · DOH · tul.
Is anecdotal 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 /ˌænəkˈdəʊtəl/ (an-uk-DOH-tul).