How to pronounce antechamber
Say it like AN-tee-chaym-ber. Antechamber has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- tee
- chaym
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antechamber 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.
- chaymGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of antechamber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AN-tee-chaym-buh.
What does antechamber mean?
- A small room used as an entryway or reception area to a larger room.
- The space immediately below the guard cells of a stoma.
Where does antechamber come from?
From Middle French antichambre, with remodelling after ante- and chamber.
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Questions about saying antechamber
How do you pronounce antechamber?
Say AN-tee-chaym-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈæntiˌtʃeɪmbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈæntiˌtʃeɪmbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antechamber?
Antechamber has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · tee · chaym · ber.
Is antechamber 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 /ˈæntiˌtʃeɪmbə/ (AN-tee-chaym-buh).