How to pronounce anode
Say it like AN-ohd. Anode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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US American/ˈænoʊd/AN-ohd
UK British/ˈænəʊd/AN-ohd
- AN
- ohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anode 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.
- ohdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of anode
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AN-ohd.
What does anode mean?
noun
- An electrode, of a cell or other electrically polarized device, through which a positive current of electricity flows inwards (and thus, electrons flow outwards). It can have either a positive or a negative voltage with respect to cathode of the same polarized device (depending on whether the device
- (by extension) The electrode at which chemical oxidation of anions takes place, usually resulting in the erosion of metal from the electrode.
- The electrode which collects electrons emitted by the cathode in a vacuum tube or gas-filled tube.
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Questions about saying anode
How do you pronounce anode?
Say AN-ohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈænoʊd/. In British English it is /ˈænəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anode?
Anode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · ohd.
Is anode pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈænəʊd/ (AN-ohd).