How to pronounce antelope
Say it like AN-tuh-lohp. Antelope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- tuh
- lohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antelope 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of antelope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AN-tih-lohp.
What does antelope mean?
- Any of several African mammals of the family Bovidae distinguished by hollow horns, which, unlike deer, they do not shed.
- The pronghorn, Antilocapra americana.
Words that rhyme with antelope
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Questions about saying antelope
How do you pronounce antelope?
Say AN-tuh-lohp. The American pronunciation is /ˈæntəˌloʊp/. In British English it is /ˈæntɪləʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antelope?
Antelope has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · tuh · lohp.
Is antelope 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 /ˈæntɪləʊp/ (AN-tih-lohp).