How to pronounce anole
Say it like uh-NOH-lee. Anole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- uh
- NOH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of anole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-NOH-lee.
What does anole mean?
- Any member of the family Dactyloidae of chiefly arboreal dactyloid lizards native to the Americas, which feature a brightly colored dewlap and the ability to change color.
Where does anole come from?
From a Cariban term.
Words that rhyme with anole
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Questions about saying anole
How do you pronounce anole?
Say uh-NOH-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈnoʊli/. In British English it is /əˈnəʊli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anole?
Anole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: uh · NOH · lee.
Is anole 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 /əˈnəʊli/ (uh-NOH-lee).