How to pronounce ante
Say it like AN-tee. Ante has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ante 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ante
American and British speakers say ante in essentially the same way: /ˈænti/ in the US and /ˈænti/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-tee.
What does ante mean?
- Synonym of before, earlier in time, particularly used in historical dating.“The wall was built at some time a. 1400.”
- A price or cost, as in up the ante.
- In poker and other games, the contribution made by all players to the pot, often before dealing all the cards.
- To pay the ante in poker. Often used as ante up.
- To make an investment in money, effort, or time before knowing one's chances.
Where does ante come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin ante (“before”).
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Words that rhyme with ante
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Words that sound like ante
Questions about saying ante
How do you pronounce ante?
Say AN-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈænti/. In British English it is /ˈænti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ante?
Ante has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say ante the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænti/ and the British form is /ˈænti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as ante?
Ante sounds the same as anti, auntie in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.