How to pronounce anthropic
Say it like an-THROP-ik. Anthropic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THROP).
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- an
- THROP
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anthropic 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.
- THROPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anthropic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: an-THROP-ik.
What does anthropic mean?
- Of or pertaining to mankind or humans, or the period of humanity's existence.
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Words that rhyme with anthropic
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Questions about saying anthropic
How do you pronounce anthropic?
Say an-THROP-ik. The American pronunciation is /ænˈθrɑpɪk/. In British English it is /ænˈθrɒpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anthropic?
Anthropic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THROP). Broken into parts: an · THROP · ik.
Is anthropic 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 /ænˈθrɒpɪk/ (an-THROP-ik).