How to pronounce anthology
Say it like an-THAH-luh-jee. Anthology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAH).
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- an
- THAH
- luh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anthology 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.
- THAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of anthology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-THOL-uh-jee.
What does anthology mean?
- A collection of literary works, such as poems or short stories, especially a collection from various authors.
- A work or series containing various stories with no direct relation to one another.
- An assortment of things.
Words that rhyme with anthology
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Questions about saying anthology
How do you pronounce anthology?
Say an-THAH-luh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ænˈθɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ænˈθɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anthology?
Anthology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAH). Broken into parts: an · THAH · luh · jee.
Is anthology pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ænˈθɒlədʒi/ (an-THOL-uh-jee).