How to pronounce anencephalic
Say it like a-nen-suh-FAL-ik. Anencephalic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FAL).
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- a
- nen
- suh
- FAL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anencephalic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anencephalic
American and British speakers say anencephalic in essentially the same way: /æˌnɛnsəˈfælɪk/ in the US and /æˌnɛnsəˈfælɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: a-nen-suh-FAL-ik.
Other ways to say anencephalic
Anencephalic also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- an-in-SEF-uh-lik /ænɪnˈsɛfəlɪk/
What does anencephalic mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or exhibiting anencephaly.
- Stupid; brainless.
- A person, especially a fetus or newborn, affected by anencephaly.
Words that rhyme with anencephalic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anencephalic.
Questions about saying anencephalic
How do you pronounce anencephalic?
Say a-nen-suh-FAL-ik. The American pronunciation is /æˌnɛnsəˈfælɪk/. In British English it is /æˌnɛnsəˈfælɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anencephalic?
Anencephalic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FAL). Broken into parts: a · nen · suh · FAL · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say anencephalic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æˌnɛnsəˈfælɪk/ and the British form is /æˌnɛnsəˈfælɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.