How to pronounce antenatal
Say it like an-tih-NAY-tul. Antenatal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY).
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US American/ˌæntɪˈneɪtəl/an-tih-NAY-tul
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- an
- tih
- NAY
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antenatal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does antenatal mean?
adjective
- Occurring or existing before birth.“antenatal care”
Where does antenatal come from?
From Latin ante (“before”) + nātālis (“natal”), from nāscor (“to be born”), equivalent to ante- + natal.
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Questions about saying antenatal
How do you pronounce antenatal?
Say an-tih-NAY-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌæntɪˈneɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antenatal?
Antenatal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAY). Broken into parts: an · tih · NAY · tul.