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