How to pronounce anternet
Say it like AN-ter-net. Anternet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- ter
- net
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anternet 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- netGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of anternet
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AN-tuh-net.
What does anternet mean?
- The means by which ants communicate with each other, analogous to the TCP/IP algorithm that the internet uses to control the flow of data.
Where does anternet come from?
Coined by Balaji Prabhakar, a professor of electrical engineering and computer science at Stanford University.
Questions about saying anternet
How do you pronounce anternet?
Say AN-ter-net. The American pronunciation is /ˈæntɚˌnɛt/. In British English it is /ˈæntəˌnɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anternet?
Anternet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · ter · net.
Is anternet 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 /ˈæntəˌnɛt/ (AN-tuh-net).