How to pronounce anthemic
Say it like an-THEM-ik. Anthemic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEM).
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- an
- THEM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anthemic 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.
- THEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anthemic
American and British speakers say anthemic in essentially the same way: /ænˈθɛmɪk/ in the US and /ænˈθɛmɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-THEM-ik.
What does anthemic mean?
- Suggestive of an anthem; rousing.
- A song that is suggestive of an anthem.
Where does anthemic come from?
From anthem + -ic.
Words that rhyme with anthemic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of anthemic.
Questions about saying anthemic
How do you pronounce anthemic?
Say an-THEM-ik. The American pronunciation is /ænˈθɛmɪk/. In British English it is /ænˈθɛmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anthemic?
Anthemic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEM). Broken into parts: an · THEM · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say anthemic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ænˈθɛmɪk/ and the British form is /ænˈθɛmɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.