How to pronounce anisotropy
Say it like an-eye-SAH-truh-pee. Anisotropy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAH).
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- an
- eye
- SAH
- truh
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anisotropy 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.
- SAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of anisotropy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-eye-SOT-ruh-pee.
What does anisotropy mean?
- The property of being directionally dependent.“Velvet exhibits anisotropy when rotated about its geometric normal.”
- The degree to which this property is exhibited.
Where does anisotropy come from?
From an- + isotropy.
Questions about saying anisotropy
How do you pronounce anisotropy?
Say an-eye-SAH-truh-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˌænaɪˈsɑtrəpi/. In British English it is /ˌænaɪˈsɒtrəpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anisotropy?
Anisotropy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAH). Broken into parts: an · eye · SAH · truh · pee.
Is anisotropy 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 /ˌænaɪˈsɒtrəpi/ (an-eye-SOT-ruh-pee).