How to pronounce anechoic
Say it like an-eh-KOH-ik. Anechoic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOH).
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- an
- eh
- KOH
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anechoic 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.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anechoic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: an-eh-KOH-ik.
What does anechoic mean?
- Lacking echoes; particularly, designed to absorb sound.“The bassoonist settled into the anechoic chamber and prepared for another grueling recording session.”
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Questions about saying anechoic
How do you pronounce anechoic?
Say an-eh-KOH-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌænɛˈkoʊɪk/. In British English it is /ˌænɛˈkəʊɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anechoic?
Anechoic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOH). Broken into parts: an · eh · KOH · ik.
Is anechoic 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 /ˌænɛˈkəʊɪk/ (an-eh-KOH-ik).