How to pronounce anlaut
Say it like AN-lowt. Anlaut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce anlaut. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AN
- lowt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anlaut 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.
- lowtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of anlaut
American and British speakers say anlaut in essentially the same way: /ˈænlaʊt/ in the US and /ˈænlaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-lowt.
What does anlaut mean?
- The first sound of a word (word-initial position) or syllable (syllable-initial position).“in anlaut”
Where does anlaut come from?
Borrowed from German Anlaut, from an- (“on, at the beginning”) + Laut (“sound”).
Questions about saying anlaut
How do you pronounce anlaut?
Say AN-lowt. The American pronunciation is /ˈænlaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈænlaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anlaut?
Anlaut has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · lowt.
Do Americans and Brits say anlaut the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænlaʊt/ and the British form is /ˈænlaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.