How to pronounce anthro
Say it like AN-throh. Anthro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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US American/ˈænθroʊ/AN-throh
UK British/ˈænθrəʊ/AN-throh
- AN
- throh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anthro 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.
- throhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of anthro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AN-throh.
What does anthro mean?
noun
- Anthropology.
- An anthropologist.
- An anthropomorphic character, typically used to refer to characters with humanoid forms in contrast with feral characters.
- anthropomorphic
Questions about saying anthro
How do you pronounce anthro?
Say AN-throh. The American pronunciation is /ˈænθroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈænθrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anthro?
Anthro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · throh.
Is anthro pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈænθrəʊ/ (AN-throh).