How to pronounce anecdotally
Say it like an-uk-DOH-tuh-lee. Anecdotally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH).
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- an
- uk
- DOH
- tuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anecdotally 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of anecdotally
- 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-tuh-lee.
What does anecdotally mean?
- In an anecdotal manner; by means of a recounted incident.“As it was an informal hearing, the evidence was presented anecdotally.”
Where does anecdotally come from?
From anecdotal + -ly.
Words that rhyme with anecdotally
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Questions about saying anecdotally
How do you pronounce anecdotally?
Say an-uk-DOH-tuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəkˈdoʊtəli/. In British English it is /ˌænəkˈdəʊtəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anecdotally?
Anecdotally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH). Broken into parts: an · uk · DOH · tuh · lee.
Is anecdotally 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 /ˌænəkˈdəʊtəli/ (an-uk-DOH-tuh-lee).