How to pronounce anodontia
Say it like an-uh-DON-shee-uh. Anodontia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DON).
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- an
- uh
- DON
- shee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anodontia 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anodontia
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-oh-DON-tih-uh.
What does anodontia mean?
- The congenital absence of some or all primary or permanent teeth, caused by a rare genetic disorder.
Where does anodontia come from?
From an- (prefix meaning ‘lacking, without’) + -odontia (suffix forming nouns denoting the condition of teeth).
Questions about saying anodontia
How do you pronounce anodontia?
Say an-uh-DON-shee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəˈdɑnʃiə/. In British English it is /ænəʊˈdɒntɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anodontia?
Anodontia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DON). Broken into parts: an · uh · DON · shee · uh.
Is anodontia 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 /ænəʊˈdɒntɪə/ (an-oh-DON-tih-uh).