How to pronounce antenna
Say it like an-TEN-uh. Antenna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- an
- TEN
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antenna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of antenna
American and British speakers say antenna in essentially the same way: /ænˈtɛnə/ in the US and /ænˈtɛnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-TEN-uh.
What does antenna mean?
- an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals
- sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ“he had a special antenna for public relations”
- one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and taste
Where does antenna come from?
Borrowed from Latin antenna, antemna (“yard, sailyard; pole”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with antenna
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of antenna.
Questions about saying antenna
How do you pronounce antenna?
Say an-TEN-uh. The American pronunciation is /ænˈtɛnə/. In British English it is /ænˈtɛnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antenna?
Antenna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: an · TEN · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say antenna the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ænˈtɛnə/ and the British form is /ænˈtɛnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.