How to pronounce anterior
Say it like an-TIR-ee-er. Anterior has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIR).
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- an
- TIR
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anterior 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.
- TIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of anterior
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: an-TEER-ee-uh.
What does anterior mean?
- of or near the head end or toward the front plane of a body
- earlier in time
- a tooth situated at the front of the mouth“his malocclusion was caused by malposed anteriors”
Where does anterior come from?
Borrowed from Latin anterior (“that is before, foremost”).
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with anterior
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Questions about saying anterior
How do you pronounce anterior?
Say an-TIR-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /ænˈtɪriɚ/. In British English it is /ænˈtɪəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anterior?
Anterior has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIR). Broken into parts: an · TIR · ee · er.
Is anterior 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 /ænˈtɪəriə/ (an-TEER-ee-uh).