How to pronounce anteater
Say it like AN-tee-ter. Anteater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- tee
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anteater 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.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of anteater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AN-tee-tuh.
What does anteater mean?
- Any of several animals of South and Central America, in the suborder Vermilingua, which are noted for eating ants and termites which they catch with their long sticky tongues, including giant anteater and lesser anteater (also known as collared anteater).
- Any of some other not closely related species that feed with ants, including pangolin (scaly anteater), echidna (spiny anteater), aardvark (African anteater) and numbat (banded anteater).
Where does anteater come from?
From ant + eater, from their typical diet.
Questions about saying anteater
How do you pronounce anteater?
Say AN-tee-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈænˌtitɚ/. In British English it is /ˈænˌtiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anteater?
Anteater has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · tee · ter.
Is anteater pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈænˌtiːtə/ (AN-tee-tuh).