How to pronounce animadvert
Say it like an-ih-mad-VURT. Animadvert has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VURT).
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- an
- ih
- mad
- VURT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Animadvert 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- madKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- VURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of animadvert
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: an-ih-mad-VURT.
What does animadvert mean?
- To criticize, to censure.
Where does animadvert come from?
From Latin animadvertō, from Latin animum (“mind”) (accusative singular of animus (“mind; soul; life force”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₂enh₁mos (“breath”), from *h₂enh₁- (“to breathe”)) + Latin advertō (“to turn to”) (from Lati
Words that rhyme with animadvert
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Questions about saying animadvert
How do you pronounce animadvert?
Say an-ih-mad-VURT. The American pronunciation is /ˌænɪmædˈvɝt/. In British English it is /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in animadvert?
Animadvert has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VURT). Broken into parts: an · ih · mad · VURT.
Is animadvert 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 /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːt/ (an-ih-mad-VURT).