How to pronounce anecdotes
Say it like AN-uk-dohts. Anecdotes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- uk
- dohts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anecdotes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dohtsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of anecdotes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AN-ik-dohts.
What does anecdotes mean?
- plural of anecdote How to pronounce anecdote
- third-person singular simple present indicative of anecdote How to pronounce anecdote
Questions about saying anecdotes
How do you pronounce anecdotes?
Say AN-uk-dohts. The American pronunciation is /ˈænəkˌdoʊts/. In British English it is /ˈænɪkˌdəʊts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anecdotes?
Anecdotes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · uk · dohts.
Is anecdotes 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 /ˈænɪkˌdəʊts/ (AN-ik-dohts).