How to pronounce anomalistic
Say it like uh-nah-muh-LIS-tik. Anomalistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIS).
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- uh
- nah
- muh
- LIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anomalistic 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.
- nahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anomalistic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-nom-uh-LIS-tik.
What does anomalistic mean?
- Anomalous.
- Irregular.
- Of or pertaining to an anomaly (the angle of a body from its perihelion).
Where does anomalistic come from?
From anomaly + -istic.
Words that rhyme with anomalistic
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Questions about saying anomalistic
How do you pronounce anomalistic?
Say uh-nah-muh-LIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /əˌnɑməˈlɪstɪk/. In British English it is /əˌnɒməˈlɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anomalistic?
Anomalistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIS). Broken into parts: uh · nah · muh · LIS · tik.
Is anomalistic 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 /əˌnɒməˈlɪstɪk/ (uh-nom-uh-LIS-tik).