How to pronounce anfractuous
Say it like an-FRAK-choors. Anfractuous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAK).
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- an
- FRAK
- choors
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anfractuous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- choorsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of anfractuous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: an-FRAK-choors.
What does anfractuous mean?
- sinuous, twisty, winding.
- craggy, rugged, coarse, rough, uneven.
Where does anfractuous come from?
From Late Latin anfractuosus, from Latin anfractus (“bend, curve”).
Questions about saying anfractuous
How do you pronounce anfractuous?
Say an-FRAK-choors. The American pronunciation is /ænˈfræktʃʊrs/. In British English it is /ænˈfræktʃʊəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anfractuous?
Anfractuous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FRAK). Broken into parts: an · FRAK · choors.
Is anfractuous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ænˈfræktʃʊəs/ (an-FRAK-choors).