How to pronounce anthracite
Say it like AN-thruh-syte. Anthracite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
- AN
- thruh
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anthracite 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.
- thruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of anthracite
American and British speakers say anthracite in essentially the same way: /ˈænθrəˌsaɪt/ in the US and /ˈænθrəˌsaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-thruh-syte.
What does anthracite mean?
- A form of carbonized ancient plants; the hardest and cleanest-burning of all the coals.
- A dark grey color.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- anthracite coal
- hard coal
Questions about saying anthracite
How do you pronounce anthracite?
Say AN-thruh-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˈænθrəˌsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈænθrəˌsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anthracite?
Anthracite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · thruh · syte.
Do Americans and Brits say anthracite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈænθrəˌsaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈænθrəˌsaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.