How to pronounce Anglophone
Say it like AN-gluh-fohn. Anglophone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- gluh
- fohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anglophone 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.
- gluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Anglophone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AN-gluh-fohn.
What does Anglophone mean?
- English-speaking.
- One who speaks English, generally natively.
Questions about saying Anglophone
How do you pronounce Anglophone?
Say AN-gluh-fohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈænɡləˌfoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈænɡləˌfəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Anglophone?
Anglophone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · gluh · fohn.
Is Anglophone 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 /ˈænɡləˌfəʊn/ (AN-gluh-fohn).