How to pronounce antennae
Say it like an-TEN-ee. Antennae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- an
- TEN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antennae 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of antennae
American and British speakers say antennae in essentially the same way: /ænˈtɛni/ in the US and /ænˈtɛni/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-TEN-ee.
What does antennae mean?
- plural of antenna How to pronounce antenna
Words that rhyme with antennae
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of antennae.
Questions about saying antennae
How do you pronounce antennae?
Say an-TEN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ænˈtɛni/. In British English it is /ænˈtɛni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antennae?
Antennae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: an · TEN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say antennae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ænˈtɛni/ and the British form is /ænˈtɛni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.