How to pronounce anhedonic
Say it like an-hih-DON-ik. Anhedonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DON).
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- an
- hih
- DON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anhedonic 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.
- hihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anhedonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-hee-DON-ik.
What does anhedonic mean?
- Showing anhedonia; having no capacity to feel pleasure.
- A person who has anhedonia.
Where does anhedonic come from?
From anhedon(ia) + -ic.
Words that rhyme with anhedonic
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Questions about saying anhedonic
How do you pronounce anhedonic?
Say an-hih-DON-ik. The American pronunciation is /ænhɪˈdɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ænhiːˈdɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anhedonic?
Anhedonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DON). Broken into parts: an · hih · DON · ik.
Is anhedonic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ænhiːˈdɒnɪk/ (an-hee-DON-ik).