How to pronounce anisotropic
Say it like an-eye-suh-TRAH-pik. Anisotropic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TRAH).
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- an
- eye
- suh
- TRAH
- pik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anisotropic 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.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anisotropic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-eye-suh-TROP-ik.
What does anisotropic mean?
- Having properties that differ according to the direction of measurement; exhibiting anisotropy.“The crystal has an anisotropic structure, as it is stronger along its length than laterally.”
Where does anisotropic come from?
From an- + isotropic.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with anisotropic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anisotropic.
- topic
- microscopic
- philanthropic
- endoscopic
- isotopic
- macroscopic
- stereoscopic
- psychotropic
- kaleidoscopic
- misanthropic
Questions about saying anisotropic
How do you pronounce anisotropic?
Say an-eye-suh-TRAH-pik. The American pronunciation is /ˌænaɪsəˈtrɑpɪk/. In British English it is /ˌænaɪsəˈtrɒpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anisotropic?
Anisotropic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TRAH). Broken into parts: an · eye · suh · TRAH · pik.
Is anisotropic 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 /ˌænaɪsəˈtrɒpɪk/ (an-eye-suh-TROP-ik).